December · Spain
Best time to visit Cuenca in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cuenca in December
Average temperature 5°C, 43 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Cuenca scores 5.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 43 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cuenca's hanging houses lean over a gorge above two rivers, beside a cathedral and old city walls.
December in Cuenca — middling scores, decent value
December averages 5°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 43 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 daylight hours.
It scores 5.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 4.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cuenca in December?
- In December, Cuenca averages 5°C, 43 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Cuenca?
- December earns a 5.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cuenca in December?
- Expect about 43 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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