December · Spain
Best time to visit Nerja in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nerja in December
Average temperature 15°C, 77 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Nerja scores 5.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nerja's Balcón de Europa and cliff-backed coves make it the eastern Costa del Sol's calmest resort.
December in Nerja — middling scores, decent value
December averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 77 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.3/10 here, 11th 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 packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nerja in December?
- In December, Nerja averages 15°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Nerja?
- December earns a 5.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nerja in December?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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