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Spain in December

A solid time to go

Ski resorts in the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada open mid-month; Christmas week sees hotel prices spike sharply.

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Daytime high

10°C

50°F

Overnight low

3°C

37°F

Rainfall

45 mm

dry

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

What to expect in Spain in December

December brings cool weather to Spain, with daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and overnight lows near 3°C (37°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 45 mm of rainfall on average. Ski resorts in the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada open mid-month; Christmas week sees hotel prices spike sharply..

Crowds are manageable in December — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs June–August, for context.

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