December weather forecastBenalmádena, Spain

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Benalmádena, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between max 15.8°C (60.4°F) and min 12°C (53.6°F).

Temperature

The onset of December brings an average high-temperature of a moderate 15.8°C (60.4°F), nearly matching the November temperature. Benalmádena observes a minimal variance in temperature, with a consistent average low of 12°C (53.6°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In December, in Benalmádena, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. In Benalmádena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.5 days and collects up to 256mm (10.08") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Benalmádena is 16°C (60.8°F).
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 16°C (60.8°F) is not a pleasant experience. The difficulty in managing breathing increases as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Benalmádena, Spain, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 18:12 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in December transforms into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Benalmádena, is 15.8°C (60.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 12°C (53.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

The months with the highest humidity are March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

The average relative humidity in December in Benalmádena is 72%.

In Benalmádena, Spain, in December, during 6.4 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Benalmádena, the average seawater temperature in December is 16°C (60.8°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16°C (60.8°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).

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length in Benalmádena, Spain, is 9h and 43min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 18:12 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Benalmádena is 8.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Benalmádena are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Benalmádena, Spain, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

17.7°C

15.8°C

14.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.5km/h

13.2km/h

14.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

7.8

6.4

7.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.4

22.7

21.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Benalmádena, Spain

Average high temperature in December: 15.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 12°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Benalmádena, Spain

Average pressure in December: 1022.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Benalmádena, Spain

Average wind speed in December: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Benalmádena, Spain

Average humidity in December: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, April and December (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Benalmádena, Spain

Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Benalmádena, Spain

Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.3 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Benalmádena, Spain

Average sea temperature in December: 16°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Benalmádena, Spain

Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Benalmádena, Spain

Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Benalmádena, Spain

Average cloud cover in December: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Benalmádena, 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).