December · Spain
Best time to visit Altea in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Altea in December
Average temperature 15°C, 30 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Altea scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 30 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Altea is a whitewashed hill town on Spain's Costa Blanca, crowned by a blue-domed church above the seafront.
December in Altea: strong conditions, 9th of 12
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 30 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Altea — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Altea in December?
- In December, Altea averages 15°C, 30 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Altea?
- December earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Altea in December?
- Expect about 30 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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