Castilla-La Mancha Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain in December.

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Albacete Sigüenza Alcalá del Júcar Guadalajara

Are you planning a trip a to Castilla-La Mancha, Spain in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Castilla-La Mancha in December

Castilla-La Mancha, Spain is a region in Spain. December in Castilla-La Mancha generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Tragacete at 8°C (46°F) to mild in Hellín at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Hellín and -1°C (30°F) in Tragacete.

For a closer look at conditions across Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fuente-Álamo with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Oropesa with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Explore Castilla-La Mancha by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Castilla-La Mancha — and find the best time to visit. (based on Albacete)

January12°C (54°F) February14°C (57°F) March17°C (63°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) This monthJune30°C (86°F) July34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September28°C (82°F) October22°C (72°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Castilla-La Mancha in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Castilla-La Mancha.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Castilla-La Mancha

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain?

Temperature range in Castilla-La Mancha (December)

Precipitation variation in Castilla-La Mancha (December)

Albacete

In December Albacete generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Sigüenza

In December Sigüenza generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Alcalá del Júcar

In December Alcalá del Júcar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Guadalajara

In December Guadalajara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
122 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
52 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Belmonte

In December Belmonte generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
138 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Castilla-La Mancha in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Albacete 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Sigüenza 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Alcalá del Júcar 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Guadalajara 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Belmonte 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Talavera de la Reina 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

Castilla-La Mancha weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain in December?

Castilla-La Mancha, Spain typically experiences unpleasant weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Albacete average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain in December?

Daytime temperatures in Albacete peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in December, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does Castilla-La Mancha, Spain get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Albacete averages only about 38 mm (1.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Castilla-La Mancha, Spain?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Castilla-La Mancha, Spain with often unpleasant weather in Albacete.

On average, the best time to visit Castilla-La Mancha, Spain is in April, May, September and October with generally perfect weather in Albacete. On the other hand, the months of July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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