Weather in December in Costa del Sol
Planning a getaway to Costa del Sol 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 Costa del Sol in December?
Costa del Sol is a region in Spain. December in Costa del Sol generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in Marbella. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Costa del Sol in December, check out the map below.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Costa del Sol, check out the map below.
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. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Marbella receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Marbella usually sees around 164 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Costa del Sol climate page.
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Popular destinations
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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