Barcelona in December

December in Barcelona brings highs around 58°F (15°C), lows near 43°F and about 4 rainy days. The sun sets around 5:22 pm. The sea is about 59°F (15°C). It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best.

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What December is good for in Barcelona

Each activity rated for December's weather and sea.

December next to November and January

Month	November	December	January
High	64°F (18°C)	58°F (15°C)	57°F (14°C)
Low	48°F (9°C)	43°F (6°C)	42°F (6°C)
Rainy days	5	4	4
Sea	63°F	59°F	56°F
Sunset	5:32 pm	5:22 pm	5:46 pm
Daylight	9 h 52 min	9 h 12 min	9 h 31 min

Averages for Barcelona Airport, 1991–2020; sunrise and sunset on the 15th. Barcelona water temperature by month.

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Questions

Is December a good time to visit Barcelona?

It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best. The most comfortable months overall are March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November.