December could be a good time to visit Menorca, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +59°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in December. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 56 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Menorca;
Average weather
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+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Menorca has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Menorca in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Menorca for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +61°F with a maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +54°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 43% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +61°F.
Is Menorca warm or cold in December?
Menorca is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +55°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Menorca:
Climate in Menorca in December
Menorca weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+63°F
+59°F
+55°F
Min. temperature
+45°F
+43°F
+36°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+68°F
+70°F
Rainfall
77 mm
56 mm
48 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
76%
77%
77%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1018 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
5
6
7
Cloudy days
9
11
11
Rainy days
12
13
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +63°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 77 mm to 56 mm.Humidity rises from 76% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 5 to 6.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Menorca in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Menorca is gradually decreasing during December, going from 9 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Menorca based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 20 mm, with a 16% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
December is one of the rainiest months in Menorca, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Menorca wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Menorca?
This is the weather in Menorca in December 2023:
1 December
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+67°F
2 December
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+61°F
3 December
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+59°F
4 December
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+61°F
5 December
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+61°F
6 December
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+59°F
7 December
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+62°F
8 December
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+62°F
9 December
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+62°F
10 December
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+64°F
11 December
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+64°F
12 December
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+65°F
13 December
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+65°F
14 December
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+59°F
15 December
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+58°F
16 December
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+59°F
17 December
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+59°F
18 December
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+58°F
19 December
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+59°F
20 December
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+59°F
21 December
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+61°F
22 December
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+61°F
23 December
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+60°F
24 December
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+59°F
25 December
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+59°F
26 December
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+58°F
27 December
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+58°F
28 December
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+60°F
29 December
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+60°F
30 December
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+60°F
31 December
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+61°F
In December 2023 Menorca had 15 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Menorca climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Menorca in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+63°F) and the highest in 2014 (+68°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 275 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 628 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Menorca in December:
Is December a good time to visit Menorca?
It’s always a good time to visit Menorca, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Menorca in December?
December has mild temperatures in Menorca. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Menorca rainy in December?
Menorca is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Menorca in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Menorca in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Menorca, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.