December weather forecast
Spain

December in Spain heralds the full swing of the winter season, characterized by lower temperatures, shorter daylight hours, and increased rainfall. It is in December that Spain starts to experience the chill of the winter season, with temperatures plummeting in many regions.

In the northern regions, including the Basque Country and the Pyrenees, the average temperatures drop further, ranging between 6°C (42.8°F) and 9°C (48.2°F). With December, these regions brace for colder days and nights, accentuated by the biting winter chill. The Atlantic Coastal regions, such as Asturias and Galicia, also experience a significant temperature drop, with averages around 10°C (50°F).

The central regions of Spain, including the vast Meseta Central, continue their descent into the winter season with temperatures averaging between 9°C (48.2°F) and 12°C (53.6°F). The drop in temperature is accompanied by the onset of freezing nights, particularly in elevated regions.

The southern and southeastern regions, including Andalusia and the Costa Blanca, maintain milder temperatures, with averages around 15°C (59°F), a testament to their Mediterranean climate that cushions the full brunt of the winter cold.

The Canary Islands retain their relatively warm weather, with average temperatures between 18°C (64.4°F) and 21°C (69.8°F), offering a haven for those seeking a winter escape.

December sees increased rainfall across Spain. The traditionally wetter northwestern coast records around 160mm (6.3") of rainfall, marking one of the wettest months of the year for these regions. The central regions register about 60mm (2.36"), while the southern and southeastern regions, including the eastern Canary Islands, record around 30mm (1.18"), thus signifying the end of the dry period.

Compared to November, December is significantly colder, with a marked increase in rainfall. As Spain transitions from December to January, temperatures continue to drop, maintaining the cold weather conditions and preparing the country for the peak of winter.

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• Madrid - December »
  In Madrid, Spain, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Madrid.
• Lloret de Mar - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Lloret de Mar, Spain, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight. In Lloret de Mar in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Barcelona - December »
  The month with the least sunshine in Barcelona is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine. December has the shortest days of the year in Barcelona, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
• Valencia - December »
  In Valencia during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Valencia, Spain, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Seville - December »
  With an average relative humidity of 74%, December is the most humid month in Seville, Spain. December has the shortest days of the year in Seville with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
• Zaragoza - December »
  The most humid month in Zaragoza is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%. The month with the shortest days in Zaragoza is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
• Málaga - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Málaga is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight. In Málaga, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Murcia - December »
  December is the most humid month in Murcia with an average relative humidity of 66%. The most humid month in Murcia is December, with an average relative humidity of 66%.
• Palma - December »
  The month with the least sunshine in Palma is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine. The months with the lowest UV index in Palma are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Bilbao - December »
  January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Bilbao, Spain. December has the shortest days of the year in Bilbao, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
• Alicante - December »
  The month with the least sunshine in Alicante is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine. With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Alicante, Spain.
• Córdoba - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Córdoba is December, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 111mm (4.37") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Córdoba is December, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 111mm (4.37") of precipitation.