December · Spain
Best time to visit Picos de Europa in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Picos de Europa in December
Average temperature 3°C, 82 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Picos de Europa scores 3.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 82 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Picos de Europa's limestone peaks rise above Asturias, Cantabria and León in northern Spain.
December in Picos de Europa: expect compromises
At 3°C (38°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 82 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 3.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Picos de Europa — 6.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Picos de Europa in December?
- In December, Picos de Europa averages 3°C, 82 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Picos de Europa?
- December earns a 3.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Picos de Europa in December?
- Expect about 82 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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