December · Spain
Best time to visit Madrid in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Madrid in December
Average temperature 6°C, 59 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Madrid scores 5.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Madrid's art riches and tapas nights shine brightest in the gentle April–June stretch.
December in Madrid: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 6°C (42°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 59 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Madrid — 5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Madrid in December?
- In December, Madrid averages 6°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Madrid?
- December earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Madrid in December?
- Expect about 59 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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