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Costa del Sol in December: weather, sea & travel advice

Costa del Sol in December is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 15 °C (cool), and the sea is about 16 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.

Strandpromenade an der Costa del SolCosta del Sol · DecemberPhoto: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0

Climate facts

Day
15 °C
Night
12 °C
Sea
16 °C
Rainy days
7 rainy days
Sun
3 h/day
Humidity
78 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachUnsuitable35/100
City breakGood75/100
ActiveGood73/100
FamilyUnsuitable42/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • Rather cool at around 15 °C
  • Sea still cool (16 °C)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
15
J
15
F
16
M
18
A
20
M
24
J
27
J
27
A
24
S
21
O
18
N
15
D
Rainy daysdays
6
J
5
F
5
M
4
A
3
M
1
J
0
J
1
A
3
S
6
O
6
N
7
D

Similar destinations in December

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Costa del Sol in December?

Daytime highs average around 15 °C, with nights around 12 °C.

Can you swim in Costa del Sol in December?

The sea is about 16 °C (cold).

Does it rain a lot in Costa del Sol in December?

On the long-term average, expect about 7 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Costa del Sol?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.