Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
52°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Madrid
Spain · Europe
Cool days average highs in the low 50s. Nights remain cold, with lows in the mid-30s.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
52°F
Lows around 36°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 7 wet days this month.
23%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
5 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 45° and nights feel near 33°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
45%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
5 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 51°F, easing to about 46°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning41°F
Rain12%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday48°F
Rain13%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon51°F
Rain12%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening46°F
Rain11%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 35 | 1.6 | 7 | 5.5 | 77 |
| Feb | 55 | 36 | 1.2 | 5 | 6.6 | 69 |
| Mar | 61 | 40 | 2.0 | 8 | 6.8 | 62 |
| Apr | 66 | 45 | 1.8 | 8 | 8.1 | 60 |
| May | 74 | 52 | 1.4 | 7 | 9.7 | 54 |
| Jun | 85 | 60 | 0.6 | 4 | 11.2 | 44 |
| Jul | 92 | 65 | 0.2 | 1 | 12.2 | 36 |
| Aug | 91 | 64 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.2 | 38 |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 1.0 | 4 | 8.6 | 49 |
| Oct | 70 | 50 | 2.4 | 7 | 6.7 | 64 |
| Nov | 58 | 41 | 2.1 | 7 | 5.6 | 74 |
| Dec | 52 | 36 | 1.9 | 7 | 5.0 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology