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Santillana del Mar weather in December (Cantabria, Spain)

What does the weather outlook for Santillana del Mar look like in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, Santillana del Mar typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Santillana del Mar in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 88 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santillana del Mar climate page with graphs.

 

Santillana del Mar, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 113 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 88 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Santander, Spain (25 KM, 15 Miles).

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.

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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
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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