Europe · December
Best time to visit Spain in December 🇪🇸
December in Spain is shoulder season — mixed conditions. a shoulder-season pick — quieter and cheaper, but expect mixed weather or a few closures.
Spain year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Spain are April, May, September, October. December is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Spain is like in December
Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct are perfect for cities. Summer is hot inland (Madrid, Seville often 40°C). Coast best Jun–Sep. Canaries are year-round.
Insider tip
Spanish dinner starts at 9–10pm; reservations matter in tourist season.
December by region in Spain
Madrid, Seville, Andalucía
shoulderBeautiful Apr–May & Oct. Avoid Jul–Aug inland heat.
Barcelona & Mediterranean coast
shoulderBeach Jun–Sep; mild shoulders.
Canary Islands
bestSpring weather all year.
Where to go in December instead
Thailand in December
A tale of two coasts and three seasons.
Philippines in December
7,000 islands, one dry season.
Cambodia in December
Cool & dry for Angkor.
Laos in December
Mekong country, cool dry winters.
UAE in December
Desert winters are magical; summers brutal.
Switzerland in December
Two seasons, both spectacular.