December · Spain
Best time to visit Marbella in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Marbella in December
Average temperature 13°C, 100 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 100 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Marbella scores 4.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 100 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Marbella pairs a whitewashed old town and a golden mile of beaches with Andalusian golf and nightlife.
December in Marbella — the hardest end of the year
December averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 100 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 5.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Marbella in December?
- In December, Marbella averages 13°C, 100 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Marbella?
- December earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Marbella in December?
- Expect about 100 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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