Spain weather in December
Spain in December averages 7°C (45°F), 42 mm of rain and 3.8 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Spain, December is the second coldest, the fifth wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 7°C (45°F)
4–10°C · 39–51°F
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 3.8 h
hours per day
What is Spain 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 Spain in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (39°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Spain is 3°C cooler than November and 11 mm drier than it, which averages 10°C (50°F).
December in Spain is 0.5°C warmer than January and 10 mm wetter than it, which averages 7°C (44°F).
Daylight in Spain in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 18 minutes in Spain, rising about 08:31 and setting about 17:49 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 Spain has less daylight than December.
Spain weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 32 mm |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | 34 mm |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 35 mm |
| April | 14°C / 56°F | 46 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 49 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 20 mm |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 9 mm |
| August | 26°C / 78°F | 10 mm |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 24 mm |
| October | 15°C / 60°F | 64 mm |
| November | 10°C / 50°F | 53 mm |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | 42 mm |
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FAQs about Spain in December
December climate averages for Spain, 1991–2020.
Spain averages 7°C (45°F) in December, ranging from about 4°C (39°F) at night to 10°C (51°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 42 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 7°C (45°F) against 7°C (44°F) in January — 0.5°C warmer.
December is 3°C cooler than November, and 11 mm drier.
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 3.8 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 18 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Spain.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:31 and sunset about 17:49 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 10 minutes shorter than it starts.
