Weather in Santiago de Compostela in December 2024
OK Weather
Mild
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Rainy
If you plan to visit Santiago de Compostela in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +55°F during the day and approximately 8 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 186 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
186 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santiago de Compostela has OK 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 temperature in December is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +61°F during the day and a minimum of +34°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +61°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
161 mm
186 mm
160 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
86%
85%
85%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
1020 HPa
Sunny days
6
8
7
Cloudy days
13
11
13
Rainy days
11
12
11
Snowy days
0
0
0
December often has better weather than 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 161 mm to 186 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 85%.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 8.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
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 9 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 8 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
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 522 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 91 mm, which is considered heavy rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 21 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 39% chance of precipitation and 186 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% 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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+56°F
2 December
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+55°F
3 December
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+51°F
4 December
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+52°F
5 December
☀️
+57°F
6 December
☀️
+56°F
7 December
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+60°F
8 December
🌧️
+57°F
9 December
☁️
+53°F
10 December
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+50°F
11 December
☁️
+52°F
12 December
🌧️
+60°F
13 December
🌧️
+60°F
14 December
🌧️
+59°F
15 December
🌧️
+54°F
16 December
☀️
+55°F
17 December
☁️
+55°F
18 December
☁️
+59°F
19 December
🌧️
+58°F
20 December
🌧️
+58°F
21 December
🌧️
+59°F
22 December
🌧️
+60°F
23 December
🌧️
+60°F
24 December
🌧️
+57°F
25 December
🌧️
+56°F
26 December
☀️
+57°F
27 December
🌫️
+55°F
28 December
🌧️
+55°F
29 December
🌧️
+55°F
30 December
🌧️
+59°F
31 December
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+61°F
In December 2023 Santiago de Compostela had 10 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 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 2020 (+55°F) and the highest in 2015 (+62°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 17 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 577 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santiago de Compostela in December:
Is December a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
It’s always a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela, 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 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, 2022.
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.