December · Spain
Best time to visit Sierra Nevada in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sierra Nevada in December
Average temperature 10°C, 31 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Sierra Nevada scores 1.2/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 31 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sierra Nevada is Europe's southernmost major ski resort, with sunlit Andalusian views and Granada day-trip access. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
December in Sierra Nevada: expect compromises
December averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 31 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 daylight hours.
It scores 1.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 1.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sierra Nevada in December?
- In December, Sierra Nevada averages 10°C, 31 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Sierra Nevada?
- December earns a 1.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sierra Nevada in December?
- Expect about 31 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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