December weather forecast
Barcelona, Spain

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The artistic Park Gull designed by Gaudi in Barcelona, Spain
The artistic Park Gull designed by Gaudi in Barcelona, Spain

Weather in December

Rounding off the year, weather in December in Barcelona is marked by mild winters with an average high of 13.4°C (56.1°F) and a low of 8.5°C (47.3°F). There's a significant drop in rainfall to 28mm (1.1") over 6.4 days from November. Winter is officially ushered in, continuing the trajectory of decreasing temperatures and daylight hours from November. While the city experiences relatively cooler temperatures, the sea maintains a mild temperature, favorable for certain water sports. The festive spirit engulfs the city with a host of Christmas and New Year festivities, bringing the year to a close on a vibrant note.

Temperature

Barcelona in December witnesses an average high-temperature of a moderate 13.4°C (56.1°F), indicating a slight variation from November's 16.3°C (61.3°F). Barcelona maintains a consistent average nighttime low-temperature of 8.5°C (47.3°F) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Barcelona, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 435mm (17.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Barcelona, snow does not fall in March through August, October through December.

Sea temperature

In Barcelona, Spain, the average seawater temperature in December is 15.5°C (59.9°F).
Note: Most people find it challenging to enjoy swimming in water that is 15.5°C (59.9°F). As water temperature falls below 21°C (69.8°F), controlling breathing grows increasingly difficult.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Barcelona, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:31 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Barcelona?

The high-temperature, in December, in Barcelona, is 13.4°C (56.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 8.5°C (47.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Barcelona?

In December, the average relative humidity in Barcelona, Spain, is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December in Barcelona?

In Barcelona, in December, during 6.4 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Barcelona?

In Barcelona, snow does not fall in March through August, October through December.

Does it snow in Barcelona in December?

In Barcelona, Spain, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the sea temperature in December in Barcelona?

In December, the average sea temperature in Barcelona is 15.5°C (59.9°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the month with the shortest days in Barcelona?

December has the shortest days of the year in Barcelona, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Barcelona have in December?

In Barcelona, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Barcelona?

On the first day of December in Barcelona, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:31 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Barcelona?

The month with the least sunshine in Barcelona, Spain, is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Barcelona have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Barcelona, Spain, is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Barcelona?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Barcelona, Spain.

What is the UV index reading in December in Barcelona?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Barcelona, Spain, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Barcelona, Spain

Average temperature in December - Barcelona, Spain
  • Average high temperature in December: 13.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (7.1°C).

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Average pressure in December
Barcelona, Spain

Average pressure in December - Barcelona, Spain
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Barcelona, Spain

Average wind speed in December - Barcelona, Spain
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Barcelona, Spain

Average humidity in December - Barcelona, Spain
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and October (72%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, June and November (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Barcelona, Spain

Average rainfall in December - Barcelona, Spain
  • Average rainfall in December: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (73mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (16mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Barcelona, Spain

Average rainfall days in December - Barcelona, Spain
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Barcelona, Spain

Average snowfall in December - Barcelona, Spain
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and September (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Barcelona, Spain

Average snowfall days in December - Barcelona, Spain
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Barcelona, Spain

Average sea temperature in December - Barcelona, Spain
  • Average sea temperature in December: 15.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.1°C).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Barcelona, Spain

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Barcelona, Spain
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Barcelona, Spain

Average sunshine days in December - Barcelona, Spain
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Barcelona, Spain

Average UV index in December - Barcelona, Spain
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Barcelona, Spain

Average cloud cover in December - Barcelona, Spain
  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Barcelona, Spain

Average visibility in December - Barcelona, Spain
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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