December · Spain
Best time to visit Peñíscola in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Peñíscola in December
Average temperature 12°C, 35 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.1/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Peñíscola scores 6.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 35 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Peñíscola is a walled town on a rocky headland in Castellón, crowned by a Templar castle and lighthouse.
December in Peñíscola — middling scores, decent value
December averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 daylight hours.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 10th 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.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Peñíscola in December?
- In December, Peñíscola averages 12°C, 35 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Peñíscola?
- December earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Peñíscola in December?
- Expect about 35 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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