Barcelona weather in December
Barcelona in December averages 10°C (51°F), 36 mm of rain and 4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Barcelona, December is the third coldest, the fourth driest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 10°C (51°F)
6–15°C · 43–58°F
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 4 h
hours per day
What is Barcelona like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Barcelona in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (43°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Barcelona is 3°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (56°F).
December in Barcelona is 0.7°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 10°C (49°F).
Daylight in Barcelona in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 12 minutes in Barcelona, rising about 08:10 and setting about 17:22 local time.
December ends 10 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Barcelona has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Barcelona
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Barcelona
What to read before you book.
Barcelona weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 49°F | 41 mm |
| February | 10°C / 50°F | 32 mm |
| March | 12°C / 54°F | 40 mm |
| April | 14°C / 58°F | 47 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 44 mm |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 27 mm |
| July | 25°C / 76°F | 27 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 51 mm |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 83 mm |
| October | 18°C / 65°F | 82 mm |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 45 mm |
| December | 10°C / 51°F | 36 mm |
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FAQs about Barcelona in December
December climate averages for Barcelona, 1991–2020.
Barcelona averages 10°C (51°F) in December, ranging from about 6°C (43°F) at night to 15°C (58°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 36 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 10°C (51°F) against 10°C (49°F) in January — 0.7°C warmer.
December is 3°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 12 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Barcelona.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:10 and sunset about 17:22 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 10 minutes shorter than it starts.
