Madrid · WinterMonth summary
Madrid weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
3°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Madrid in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is an average time for Madrid. June (8.9/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Madrid in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Quiet period for families — fewer crowds but limited outdoor activities In December, Madrid sees 11°C during the day with 7.3h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 1°C | 10°C | 22% | 1.3 | 8.1h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 3°C | 14°C | 19% | 0.9 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 15°C | 34% | 2.5 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 18°C | 32% | 2.2 | 11.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 24°C | 23% | 1.4 | 12.9h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ June | 17°C | 30°C | 15% | 0.7 | 13.7h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 34°C | 2% | 0.2 | 13.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 34°C | 5% | 0.4 | 12.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 15°C | 27°C | 17% | 1.7 | 11.2h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 22°C | 26% | 2.1 | 9.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 6°C | 14°C | 28% | 1.7 | 7.8h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 3°C | 11°C | 23% | 1.5 | 7.3h | 5.4/10 |
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, Madrid averages 11°C, 23% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.4/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +19°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Madrid in December
Is December a good time to visit Madrid?
December is not recommended for Madrid (score 5.4/10). With 23% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine, consider June (8.9/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Madrid in December?
It's cool with 11°C daytime and 3°C at night. 7.3h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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