The weather in December in Spain
It's cool to moderate in December in Spain with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 8°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in Spain. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Spain. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 21°C in 2022, Spain reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in December for Spain
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Spain. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Spain | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 17°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 5°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 25 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 5 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Spain with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Spain is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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The climate in Spain is based on weather data from Barcelona. Other places, like Ibiza, Majorca or Tenerife, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Spain to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Spain
Temperature in December in Spain over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Spain. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Spain
Total precipitation in December in Spain over the years
Daily UV index in December in Spain
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Spain, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in December in Spain
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Average weather in Spain by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Spain. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.