Weather in December in Extremadura
Thinking about venturing to Extremadura this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Extremadura in December?
Extremadura is a region in Spain. December in Extremadura generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Tornavacas at 10°C to mild in Olivenza at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Olivenza and 2°C in Tornavacas.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ribera del Fresno with an average of 57 mm to high rainfall in Jerte with 149 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 131 hours of sunlight expected in Cáceres. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Extremadura for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Extremadura climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Extremadura?
Cáceres
In December Cáceres generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Merida
In December Merida generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hervás
In December Hervás generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Trujillo
In December Trujillo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Plasencia
In December Plasencia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Extremadura, in Spain.
Is December the best time to visit Extremadura?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cáceres, December might be a good time to visit Extremadura. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, April, May, June and October provide perfect weather in Cáceres. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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