Madrid weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Madrid: highs of 9°C (49°F) and about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 0°C (31°F) and cloud cover 56% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and drier; January brings highs of 9°C (47°F) and 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Madrid?
least pleasant month Weather score 50/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Madrid. For better conditions, consider May–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Madrid in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 40 mm (1.6 in) falls in an average December. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Madrid in December?
Days average 9°C (49°F) and nights 0°C (31°F).
Madrid weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 38 mm | 57% | least pleasant |
| February | 10°C (51°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 39 mm | 52% | least pleasant |
| March | 14°C (57°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 48 mm | 57% | fair |
| April | 18°C (64°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 52 mm | 59% | fair |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 42 mm | 54% | best |
| June | 30°C (85°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 22 mm | 38% | best |
| July | 34°C (93°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 9 mm | 23% | best |
| August | 33°C (91°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 14 mm | 29% | best |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 24 mm | 41% | best |
| October | 20°C (69°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 66 mm | 51% | best |
| November | 13°C (55°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 54 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
| December | 9°C (49°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 40 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months