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Vigo in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Vigo in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Vigo, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Vigo in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Vigo in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +57°F and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 219 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Vigo;

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
219 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vigo has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Vigo in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Vigo for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +57°F with a maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +37°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +54°F.

Is Vigo warm or cold in December?

Vigo is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +50°F to +46°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 Vigo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Vigo in December

Vigo weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+61°F+57°F+55°F
Min. temperature
+34°F+32°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+73°F+72°F
Rainfall
198 mm219 mm186 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
84%84%84%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1020 HPa1021 HPa
Sunny days
677
Cloudy days
767
Rainy days
171717
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 198 mm to 219 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 84%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. 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 ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Vigo in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Vigo is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Vigo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 242 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 61 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Vigo, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Vigo wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 219 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Vigo?

This is the weather in Vigo in December 2023:
1 December
🌫️
+53°F
2 December
🌫️
+55°F
3 December
🌧️
+56°F
4 December
🌧️
+56°F
5 December
🌫️
+50°F
6 December
☀️
+53°F
7 December
🌫️
+60°F
8 December
🌧️
+59°F
9 December
🌫️
+63°F
10 December
🌧️
+63°F
11 December
🌧️
+62°F
12 December
🌧️
+60°F
13 December
🌧️
+56°F
14 December
☀️
+56°F
15 December
☀️
+60°F
16 December
☀️
+59°F
17 December
☀️
+55°F
18 December
🌫️
+52°F
19 December
🌫️
+51°F
20 December
☁️
+56°F
21 December
☁️
+58°F
22 December
☀️
+59°F
23 December
☀️
+58°F
24 December
☀️
+57°F
25 December
☀️
+55°F
26 December
☁️
+56°F
27 December
☁️
+56°F
28 December
🌫️
+56°F
29 December
🌫️
+55°F
30 December
🌫️
+56°F
31 December
☁️
+54°F
In December 2023 Vigo had 9 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Vigo climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Vigo in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+63°F) and the highest in 2017 (+70°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 809 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2395 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vigo in December:

Is December a good time to visit Vigo?

It’s always a good time to visit Vigo, 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 Vigo in December?

December has mild temperatures in Vigo. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Vigo rainy in December?

Vigo 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 Vigo in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vigo in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Vigo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vigo, 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.