Santiago de Compostela in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Santiago de Compostela in december 2026
The weather in Santiago de Compostela in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
bad weather 11.6cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Fog
31% of time
19%
19%
13%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
21%
20%
17%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Moderate rain at times
29% of time
22%
19%
13%
Weather at 3am
45°F
30%
20%
19%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Santiago de Compostela in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Santiago de Compostela in december.
The climate of Santiago de Compostela in december is bad
In december in Santiago de Compostela, the climate is wet (with 8.4in of rainfall over 10 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 8.9in of precipitation over 11 days.
The climate is fairly cool in that area the month of december, but it is endurable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 54°F. The minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Santiago de Compostela is 49°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Santiago de Compostela in the month of december with a maximum record of 68°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2009.
In december in Santiago de Compostela, the days on average last 09:02. Sunrise is at 08:58 and sunset is at 18:00.
December: another location in Spain?
If you want to go to Spain in december, there are destinations with better weather than Santiago de Compostela:
In december, Alicante, Malaga, Sevilla, Almeria, Benidorm and Cartagena have good weather.
Finally, Barcelona, Bilbao, Lloret de Mar, Salou, Valencia and A Coruña have a tolerable climate, but better than Santiago de Compostela.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Santiago de Compostela in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 27°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (31%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.4in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 11.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.04km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:58 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:02 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Santiago de Compostela in december 2025:
38°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
38°F to 49°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 52°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 56°F
43°F to 56°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
40°F to 50°F
45°F to 52°F
43°F to 50°F
38°F to 45°F
34°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 49°F
38°F to 50°F
38°F to 43°F
31°F to 47°F
32°F to 50°F
38°F to 54°F
38°F to 54°F
41°F to 54°F
38°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in Spain in december
Cities near Santiago de Compostela:
| Pontevedra in december | tolerable weather |
| A Coruña in december | tolerable weather |
| Marín in december | tolerable weather |
| Ferrol in december | tolerable weather |
| Vigo in december | tolerable weather |
| Lugo in december | very bad weather |
| Cies islands in december | tolerable weather |
| Ourense in december | bad weather |
| Ponferrada in december | very bad weather |
| Avilés in december | tolerable weather |
| Oviedo in december | tolerable weather |
| Gijon in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Santiago de Compostela
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Weather data for Santiago de Compostela in december:
Weather data for Santiago de Compostela for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Santiago de Compostela. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Santiago de Compostela can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Santiago de Compostela.