December weather forecast
Madrid, Spain

The month of December welcomes the winter season with a sharp dip in temperatures. Madrid experiences a colder climate with occasional rain showers, amounting to about 51mm of precipitation. Daylight hours are at their annual minimum, with approximately 9.3 hours per day. The city's properties display an array of twinkling lights to offset the shorter days and longer nights. Correspondingly, the UV index also dips, urging residents to bid goodbye to their sunglasses and welcome warmer clothing to combat the winter chill.

Temperature

Start of December in Madrid brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's mild 13.5°C to a cool 10°C. Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 3.6°C in December.

Rainfall

In Madrid, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 51mm of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Madrid, there are 60 rainfall days, and 423mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Madrid is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 17:57 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Madrid.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Madrid are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.