Weather in December in Catalonia
Planning a getaway to Catalonia this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Catalonia in December?
Catalonia is a region in Spain. The weather in Catalonia in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Llavorsí at 4°C to moderate in Les Cases d'Alcanar at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Les Cases d'Alcanar and -5°C in Llavorsí.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Alcarraz with an average of 29 mm to moderate rainfall in Les with 88 mm.Average sunshine
Barcelona enjoys a balanced 137 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Catalonia in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Catalonia climate page.
Where to go in Catalonia in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Catalonia?
Barcelona
In December Barcelona generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Salou
In December Salou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Lloret de Mar
In December Lloret de Mar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Sitges
In December Sitges generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Roses
In December Roses generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Catalonia, in Spain.
Is December the best time to visit Catalonia?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Catalonia due to the typically tolerable weather in Barcelona.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Barcelona. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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