Sierra Nevada weather in December (Andalucía, Spain)

Planning a trip to Sierra Nevada in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Sierra Nevada generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Sierra Nevada in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

The city usually sees around 147 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sierra Nevada. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sierra Nevada climate page with graphs.

 

Sierra Nevada, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 147 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: Granada, Spain (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Spain in December

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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 Sierra Nevada in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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