December · Spain
Best time to visit Santiago de Compostela in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Santiago de Compostela in December
Average temperature 10°C, 213 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 213 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Santiago de Compostela scores 3.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 213 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Santiago de Compostela crowns the Camino with granite cathedral squares, pilgrim rituals, and Galician seafood markets. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
December in Santiago de Compostela — off-season conditions
December averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
213 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 6.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Santiago de Compostela in December?
- In December, Santiago de Compostela averages 10°C, 213 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
- December earns a 3.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Santiago de Compostela in December?
- Expect about 213 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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