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Weather in December in Cantabria

Considering a trip to Cantabria this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Cantabria in December?

Cantabria is a region in Spain. December in Cantabria generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Cosgaya at 9°C to mild in Noja at 14°C. At night it cools down to 9°C in Noja and 2°C in Cosgaya.

To explore the conditions in Cantabria in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Revelillas with an average of 61 mm to high rainfall in Pechón with 135 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 88 hours of sunshine in Santander. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Cantabria climate page.

Where to go in Cantabria in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Cantabria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Spain, check out our Cantabria's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Cantabria?

Santander

In December Santander generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Santander
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
16°C 
10°C 
93 hours 
152 mm 
18 days 
14°C 
8°C 
88 hours 
116 mm 
19 days 
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18°C 
12°C 
1,912 hours 
1217 mm 
184 days 
Climate in Santander

Santillana del Mar

In December Santillana del Mar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Santillana del Mar
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
16°C 
10°C 
93 hours 
149 mm 
17 days 
14°C 
7°C 
88 hours 
113 mm 
18 days 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
18°C 
11°C 
1,912 hours 
1252 mm 
179 days 
Climate in Santillana del Mar

Noja

In December Noja generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Noja
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
16°C 
11°C 
93 hours 
146 mm 
18 days 
14°C 
9°C 
88 hours 
112 mm 
19 days 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
18°C 
12°C 
1,912 hours 
1147 mm 
185 days 
Climate in Noja

Isla

In December Isla generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Isla
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
16°C 
11°C 
93 hours 
148 mm 
18 days 
14°C 
9°C 
88 hours 
114 mm 
19 days 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
18°C 
12°C 
1,912 hours 
1163 mm 
185 days 
Climate in Isla

Suances

In December Suances generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Suances
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
16°C 
10°C 
93 hours 
148 mm 
17 days 
14°C 
8°C 
88 hours 
112 mm 
18 days 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
18°C 
12°C 
1,912 hours 
1203 mm 
180 days 
Climate in Suances

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cantabria, in Spain.

Is December the best time to visit Cantabria?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Cantabria with often unpleasant weather in Santander.

On average, the best time to visit Cantabria is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Santander. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Cantabria.

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