December weather forecast
Madrid, Spain

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Cibeles fountain in front of the towering Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid, Spain
Cibeles fountain in front of the towering Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid, Spain

Weather in December

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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Madrid in December?

Madrid in December has an average high-temperature of 10°C (50°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.6°C (38.5°F).

How much does it rain in Madrid in December?

In Madrid, Spain, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Madrid?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Madrid?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Madrid?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, in Madrid, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 17:58 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Madrid?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Madrid have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Madrid?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Madrid.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Madrid?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Madrid, Spain, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Madrid, Spain

Average temperature in December - Madrid, Spain
  • Average high temperature in December: 10°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°C).

Average rainfall in December
Madrid, Spain

Average rainfall in December - Madrid, Spain
  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (10mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Madrid, Spain

Average rainfall days in December - Madrid, Spain
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April, May, October, November and December (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Madrid, Spain

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Madrid, Spain
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average UV index in December
Madrid, Spain

Average UV index in December - Madrid, Spain
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Madrid, Spain

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