Barcelona · December
Low seasonSpain · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 14° (57°)8– (46–)19 (66) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)20 (68) | 17° (63°)11– (52–)21 (70) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)24 (75) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)26 (79) | 26° (79°)21– (70–)31 (88) | 29° (84°)25– (77–)32 (90) | 30° (86°)25– (77–)32 (90) | 27° (81°)22– (72–)30 (86) | 23° (73°)18– (64–)26 (79) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)19 (66) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 6° (43°)0– (32–)10 (50) | 7° (45°)2– (36–)11 (52) | 9° (48°)3– (37–)13 (55) | 12° (54°)7– (45–)16 (61) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)19 (66) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)23 (73) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)25 (77) | 23° (73°)17– (63–)26 (79) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)24 (75) | 16° (61°)11– (52–)20 (68) | 11° (52°)4– (39–)16 (61) | 7° (45°)2– (36–)12 (54) |
☀️Sunshine | 6h UV 4 | 7h UV 5 | 8h UV 6 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 5 | 6h UV 4 | 6h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 14° (57°) | 13° (55°) | 14° (57°) | 16° (61°) | 18° (64°) | 22° (72°) | 25° (77°) | 26° (79°) | 25° (77°) | 22° (72°) | 18° (64°) | 15° (59°) |
🌧Rain Days | 3d34mm (1.3") | 3d28mm (1.1") | 4d43mm (1.7") | 4d53mm (2.1") | 3d48mm (1.9") | 3d23mm (0.9") | 1d25mm (1.0") | 3d47mm (1.8") | 4d62mm (2.5") | 5d79mm (3.1") | 4d58mm (2.3") | 2d21mm (0.8") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
December in Barcelona at 15°C (59°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime highs average 15°C (59°F), cooling to 7°C (45°F) at night (daily average: 11°C (52°F)). Peaks reach around 19°C (66°F), the coldest nights around 2°C (36°F). With 6 sunshine hours per day and 2 rain days (21 mm (0.8 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. At 15°C (59°F), 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
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Travel first-aid kit
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 (59°F). Nights cool to 7°C (45°F), with a daily average of 11°C (52°F). Peaks reach around 19°C (66°F), the coldest nights around 2°C (36°F).
- How much rain falls in Barcelona in December?
- In December, Barcelona receives an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Barcelona get in December?
- Barcelona averages 6 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 (59°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.