When to go · December
Spain in December
Workable but with caveats
Daytime high
11°C
52°F
Overnight low
4°C
39°F
Rainfall
45 mm
dry
Crowd levels
low
quiet
Prices
low
value window
What to expect in Spain in December
December brings cool weather to Spain, with daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and overnight lows near 4°C (39°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 45 mm of rainfall on average.
December is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs June–August, for context.
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