Barcelona Weather in December
Spain · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high15°C (58°F)
Avg low6°C (42°F)
Rainfall26 mm (1.0 in)
RatingExcellent 8/10
Barcelona in December sees daytime temperatures around 15°C (58°F), dropping to about 6°C (42°F) at night. December is winter in Spain. The month is fairly dry, with about 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain spread over 4 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 9 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Barcelona?
December is a good time to visit Barcelona (8/10), though April to June and September to October are even better.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 15°C (58°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 6°C (42°F) |
| Daily mean | 9°C (49°F) |
| Rainfall | 26 mm (1.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 4 |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Cloud cover | 66% |
| Daylight | 9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.2 km/h |
| vs November | 3°C cooler than November, with 31 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Barcelona in December
- a warm jacket and layers
Barcelona weather in other months
Jan14°C / 5°C32 mmGoodFeb15°C / 5°C26 mmExcellentMar17°C / 7°C45 mmExcellentApr20°C / 10°C49 mmExcellentMay24°C / 14°C46 mmExcellentJun28°C / 18°C33 mmExcellentJul31°C / 21°C26 mmExcellentAug31°C / 21°C39 mmExcellentSep27°C / 18°C59 mmExcellentOct23°C / 15°C68 mmExcellentNov18°C / 9°C57 mmExcellentDec15°C / 6°C26 mmExcellent
← NovemberBest time to visit BarcelonaJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria20°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife20°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Seville17°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Andorra la Vella8°C · 45 mm
- Palma16°C · 47 mm
- Ibiza16°C · 45 mm
- Valencia16°C · 28 mm
- Marseille12°C · 54 mm
- Bordeaux11°C · 85 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.