Weather in December in Costa del Sol
Planning a journey to Costa del Sol this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Costa del Sol in December?
Costa del Sol is a region in Spain. December in Costa del Sol generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In December, it is winter.
Temperatures
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in Marbella.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Benalmádena with an average of 70 mm to high rainfall in Estepona with 118 mm. Marbella experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 164 hours of sunlight anticipated in Marbella. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Costa del Sol in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Costa del Sol climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in Costa del Sol?
Marbella
In December Marbella generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Estepona
In December Estepona generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Benalmádena
In December Benalmádena generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Torrox
In December Torrox generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Costa del Sol, in Spain.
Is December the best time to visit Costa del Sol?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Costa del Sol due to the typically unpleasant weather in Marbella.
On average, the best time to visit Costa del Sol is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Marbella. The weather in December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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