Valencia · December
Low seasonSpain · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 17° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 17° |
MINMIN | 6° | 7° | 9° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 10° | 7° |
☀️Sunshine | 7h UV 5 | 8h UV 6 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 10h UV 9 | 9h UV 7 | 8h UV 6 | 7h UV 5 | 7h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 2d44mm | 3d37mm | 4d64mm | 4d51mm | 4d50mm | 2d33mm | 1d9mm | 2d20mm | 5d81mm | 4d74mm | 4d89mm | 2d41mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
December in Valencia at 17°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 17°C, cooling to 6°C at night (daily average: 11°C). The sun shines an average of 6 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 41 mm total. 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 Valencia in December
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Valencia?
- December is not an optimal month for Valencia (Score: 60/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Valencia in December?
- In December, Valencia sees daily highs of 17°C. Nights cool to 6°C, with a daily average of 11°C.
- How much rain falls in Valencia in December?
- In December, Valencia receives an average of 41 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Valencia get in December?
- Valencia averages 6 sunshine hours per day in December — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Valencia in December?
- Water temperature in Valencia in December averages 15°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.