December weather in Barcelona

Mostly dry, mild weather, no snow, fewer tourists and lower hotel prices make Barcelona your ideal travel destination in December.

Mostly dry weather

Clear skies and only 6-8 days of rain

Although it varies from year to year, December is usually a rather dry month in Barcelona. On average there are 6 to 8 rainfall days. Clear, sunny days are quite common.

Mild winter month

Average daily temperature between 6 and 14°C

January and February being the coldest months of Barcelona’s so-called winter, December feels quite a bit milder. The average maximum temperature in December is 57°F/14°C and the average minimum temperature is 43°F/6°C.

No snow

Snowfall surprises Barcelona

Snow is such a seldom phenomenon that locals (and not only children) rush out to enjoy the rare wintry wonder. If you happen to experience snow in Barcelona, teach the locals how to build a snowman .

Conclusion

December is a good month to go to Barcelona

The weather is still nice with good probability, fewer tourists come to the city, and hotel prices tend to go down. In general, December is still a good month to visit Barcelona. As far as packing clothes is concerned, be prepared for both mild winter weather and cooler/rainier days.

Photo credits (in order of appearance): batigolix

About 8 years ago Luka

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