Barcelona · December
Low seasonSpain · Europe
Max Temp
14.8°C
Min Temp
6.7°C
Sunshine
5.1 h/day
Rain Days
2 days
Water Temp
14.9°C
Rainfall
20.5 mm
Humidity
70%
Avg Temp
10.3°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
December in Barcelona at 15°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 15°C, cooling to 7°C at night (daily average: 10°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 2 rain days (21 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 15°C, the water is still quite cool in December — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Barcelona in December
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Barcelona?
- December is not an optimal month for Barcelona (Score: 55/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Barcelona in December?
- In December, Barcelona sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 7°C, with a daily average of 10°C.
- How much rain falls in Barcelona in December?
- In December, Barcelona receives an average of 21 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Barcelona get in December?
- Barcelona averages 5 sunshine hours per day in December — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Barcelona in December?
- Water temperature in Barcelona in December averages 15°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.