December weather forecastPamplona, Spain

Pamplona Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, in the Plaza del CastilloPamplona Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, in the Plaza del Castillo

December

Weather in December

December in Pamplona concludes the year with the onset of winter. It records the chilliest temperatures alongside January, with similar patterns of high humidity and a relatively shorter span of daylight. The dip in UV Index down to 1, combined with the city's longest nights, firmly establishes the winter atmosphere. Slightly lesser rainfall compared to November contradicts the otherwise ascending precipitation curve observed since September. With similar climate conditions persisting into January, Pamplona's winter season is stretched until the dawn of the New Year.

Temperature

The move into December in Pamplona indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's refreshing 13.1°C (55.6°F) to a chilly 9.7°C (49.5°F). Pamplona usually reports an average low-temperature of 2.2°C (36°F) during the month of December.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Pamplona.

Rainfall

In Pamplona, during December, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pamplona, there are 154 rainfall days, and 671mm (26.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pamplona is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of December, in Pamplona, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 17:42 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 9.7°C (49.5°F) and 2.2°C (36°F) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Pamplona are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Pamplona is 78%.

In Pamplona, during December, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.

December has the shortest days of the year in Pamplona, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

In Pamplona, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

On the first day of December in Pamplona, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 17:42 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Pamplona is 2.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Pamplona are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in December
Pamplona, Spain

  • Average high temperature in December: 9.7°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 (9.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°C).

Average humidity in December
Pamplona, Spain

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Pamplona, Spain

  • Average rainfall in December: 72mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Pamplona, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, April and May (15 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July, August and September (10 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average UV index in December
Pamplona, Spain

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).