Weather in Santiago de Compostela in December 2024
Uncomfortable Weather
Mild
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Rainy
December may not be the ideal time to visit Santiago de Compostela, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +55°F, and there are only about 7 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 17 rainy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 185 mm. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Santiago de Compostela;
Average weather
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+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
185 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santiago de Compostela has uncomfortable weather in December.
Average temperature in Santiago de Compostela in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santiago de Compostela for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +55°F with a maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +30°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +52°F.
Is Santiago de Compostela warm or cold in December?
Santiago de Compostela is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +59°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +45°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
December is one of the coolest months in Santiago de Compostela, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Santiago de Compostela in December
Santiago de Compostela weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+59°F
+55°F
+54°F
Min. temperature
+30°F
+23°F
+25°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+72°F
+68°F
Rainfall
166 mm
185 mm
163 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
86%
86%
86%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
1020 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
6
Cloudy days
7
6
8
Rainy days
17
17
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as bad as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +59°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +55°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 166 mm to 185 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 86%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 6 to 7.
January brings much the same weather, it remains bad.
Wind speed in Santiago de Compostela in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Santiago de Compostela is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Santiago de Compostela based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 153 mm, with a 52% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Santiago de Compostela, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Santiago de Compostela wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 185 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Santiago de Compostela?
This is the weather in Santiago de Compostela in December 2023:
1 December
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+52°F
2 December
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+52°F
3 December
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+53°F
4 December
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+53°F
5 December
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+48°F
6 December
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+51°F
7 December
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+60°F
8 December
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+56°F
9 December
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+61°F
10 December
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+62°F
11 December
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+61°F
12 December
🌧️
+59°F
13 December
🌧️
+53°F
14 December
🌫️
+54°F
15 December
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+58°F
16 December
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+57°F
17 December
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+55°F
18 December
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+49°F
19 December
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+50°F
20 December
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+52°F
21 December
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+54°F
22 December
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+55°F
23 December
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+55°F
24 December
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+56°F
25 December
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+55°F
26 December
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+54°F
27 December
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+57°F
28 December
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+54°F
29 December
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+54°F
30 December
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+53°F
31 December
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+52°F
In December 2023 Santiago de Compostela had 5 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 65%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Santiago de Compostela climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Santiago de Compostela in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+62°F) and the highest in 2017 (+67°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 848 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2201 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santiago de Compostela in December:
Is December a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
There is never a bad time to go to Santiago de Compostela, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Santiago de Compostela and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Santiago de Compostela in December?
December has mild temperatures in Santiago de Compostela. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Santiago de Compostela rainy in December?
Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela, 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.