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Madrid in December: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Madrid in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 10 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
47/100 · #11
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#6
Sun
#12
Published best categories: none
Madrid · DecemberPhoto: Hassaan72 · CC0Climate facts
- Average high
- 10 °C
- Average low
- 1 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 8 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 84 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 14 | 3 | 9 | 52 | 2.9 | 80 | 2.4 | 55 |
| December (selected) | 10 | 1 | 8 | 46 | 2.3 | 84 | 2.1 | 47 |
| January | 9 | -0 | 8 | 39 | 2.7 | 84 | 2.3 | 46 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (47/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +8 | +3.5 °C | +2.5 °C | +1 | +6.1 mm | +0.6 h | -4.9 % | +0.2 m/s |
| January | -1 | -0.8 °C | -1.1 °C | +0.4 | -6.5 mm | +0.4 h | -0.9 % | +0.1 m/s |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Madrid in December?
The average daily high is around 10 °C, with an average daily low of about 1 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Madrid in December?
The curated estimate is about 8 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 46 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Madrid. December is not among them.