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Spain weather in December

Long-run climate averages for Spain in December, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

December at a glance

In December, Spain averages 18°C by day and 9°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

December in Spain averages a daytime high of 18°C and an overnight low of 9°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is among the three coldest months of the year here. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Spain sees roughly 512 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Spain forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Spain weather by month

what to expect in Spain through the year, 1991-2020 normals, Málaga Airport (WMO)

Here is Spain's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Spain by season.

Jan
17°
8°
Mild
Feb
18°
9°
Mild
Mar
20°
10°
Mild
Apr
22°
12°
Warm
May
25°
15°
Warm
Jun
28°
19°
Warm
Jul
31°
21°
Hot
Aug
31°
22°
Hot
Sep
28°
19°
Warm
Oct
24°
16°
Warm
Nov
20°
12°
Mild
Dec
18°
9°
Mild
Wettest

Common questions

How warm is Spain in December?
Spain averages a daytime high of 18°C in December, with overnight lows around 9°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is December a good time to visit Spain?
The most comfortable time to visit Spain is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 24-33°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Spain in December?
December is the wettest month of the year in Spain, out of roughly 512 mm of precipitation across the year.

Climate averages: 1991-2020 normals, Málaga Airport (WMO). Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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