December weather forecast
Madrid, Spain

The month of December welcomes the winter season with a sharp dip in temperatures. Madrid experiences a colder climate with occasional rain showers, amounting to about 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. Daylight hours are at their annual minimum, with approximately 9.3 hours per day. The city's properties display an array of twinkling lights to offset the shorter days and longer nights. Correspondingly, the UV index also dips, urging residents to bid goodbye to their sunglasses and welcome warmer clothing to combat the winter chill.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Madrid, Spain, slightly decreases in December, shifting from a mild 13.5°C (56.3°F) in November to a fresh 10°C (50°F). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature in Madrid averages to a cold 3.6°C (38.5°F).

Rainfall

In Madrid, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. In Madrid, during the entire year, the rain falls for 60 days and collects up to 423mm (16.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Madrid.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 17:58 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Madrid.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.