Gibraltar · WinterMonth summary
Gibraltar weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gibraltar in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.0/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Gibraltar in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
In December, Gibraltar sees 16°C during the day with 9.0h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 9°C | 15°C | 30% | 2.6 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 16°C | 28% | 1.8 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 11°C | 17°C | 41% | 4.4 | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 19°C | 29% | 2.0 | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 22°C | 13% | 0.9 | 13.0h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 26°C | 8% | 0.3 | 13.5h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 28°C | 2% | 0.1 | 13.0h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 28°C | 4% | 0.2 | 13.0h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 26°C | 17% | 1.0 | 11.6h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 23°C | 28% | 2.4 | 10.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 19°C | 29% | 3.3 | 9.7h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 11°C | 16°C | 31% | 2.9 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Gibraltar averages 16°C, 31% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -29%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gibraltar in December
Is December a good time to visit Gibraltar?
December is an acceptable time for Gibraltar (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Gibraltar in December?
With 16°C max and 9.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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