Valencia Weather in December

December: warm days, brief showers

Valencia stays warm in December, with highs around 31°C and nights near 21°C. The humidity can make afternoons feel sticky, but rain is fairly limited: expect some showers, not a washout. It's a good month for city sights such as Plaza Bolívar and the Catedral de Valencia, or a shady walk in Parque Fernando Peñalver.

The sun still gives you time outdoors, though cloud can roll in. Save longer walks for when the heat eases, and don't count on a reliably dry day for an outing. December is drier than November, but January is drier still.

Christmas in the city

Christmas is a major family holiday in Venezuela. In Valencia, you'll see festive lights and hear gaitas, lively Christmas songs, while families prepare hallacas, parcels of corn dough filled with meat and other ingredients. The days around Christmas and New Year can bring altered opening hours, so check locally before heading to a specific sight.

Travelling with kids? Parque Fernando Peñalver gives you room to stretch your legs between city visits.

Crowds and a local tip

December falls within Valencia's better-weather stretch, from November to February. Christmas and New Year bring more local travel than a quieter month, and prices may rise around the holidays. The city is not a beach resort, so the holiday rush is more about family visits than packed hotel strips.

For a distinctly local meal, try hallacas from a Venezuelan eatery or market stall. They're especially tied to Christmas, so you may find them more readily then than at other times. If you're visiting Plaza Bolívar, pair it with the cathedral nearby; both suit a shorter outing when the afternoon feels muggy.