Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
54°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Santiago de Compostela
Spain · Europe
Cool days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
54°F
Lows around 44°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
5.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent and often persists for longer stretches. About 14 wet days, more than in most months.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
5.7 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 47° and nights feel near 40°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
31%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
9 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 53°F, easing to about 50°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning47°F
Rain27%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday52°F
Rain32%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon53°F
Rain32%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening50°F
Rain26%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 43 | 5.7 | 14 | 5.9 | 86 |
| Feb | 55 | 43 | 4.0 | 12 | 7.5 | 82 |
| Mar | 58 | 45 | 4.6 | 13 | 8.7 | 80 |
| Apr | 61 | 47 | 4.7 | 14 | 10.2 | 80 |
| May | 65 | 50 | 3.4 | 13 | 11.3 | 81 |
| Jun | 69 | 55 | 2.3 | 9 | 12.4 | 81 |
| Jul | 73 | 58 | 1.1 | 6 | 12.5 | 80 |
| Aug | 74 | 58 | 1.5 | 7 | 11.4 | 80 |
| Sep | 71 | 56 | 2.5 | 9 | 10.0 | 81 |
| Oct | 65 | 53 | 6.0 | 14 | 7.8 | 84 |
| Nov | 57 | 47 | 6.0 | 16 | 6.3 | 86 |
| Dec | 54 | 44 | 5.8 | 14 | 5.7 | 86 |
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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: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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