Santiago de Compostela weather in December (Galicia, Spain)

How does the weather in Santiago de Compostela usually fare in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Santiago de Compostela includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 14°C, cooling off to about 6°C at night.

Precipitation

Santiago de Compostela in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 84 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santiago de Compostela climate page with graphs.

 

Santiago de Compostela, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 85%  

Sunshine 84 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in December

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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