Temperatures in December
It's cool to moderate in December in Costa del Sol with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Costa del Sol in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Costa del Sol with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 18°C, with nights close to 10°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Costa del Sol will be around 19°C, with nights close to 8°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Costa del Sol is 18°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit on the chilly side.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 40 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The precipitation chance averages 15% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Costa del Sol. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Costa del Sol in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
40 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Costa del Sol?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Costa del Sol. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Costa del Sol in December
With 29°C, Costa del Sol hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 17°C.
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The climate of Costa del Sol is based on weather data from Málaga. Other locations might have different weather.
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Daily Temperature in December in Costa del Sol
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Costa del Sol, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in December in Costa del Sol
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Daily Precipitation in December in Costa del Sol
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Costa del Sol, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Costa del Sol.
Daily UV Index in December in Costa del Sol
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Costa del Sol, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Costa del Sol Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Costa del Sol, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Costa del Sol Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Costa del Sol, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Costa del Sol
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Costa del Sol. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Costa del Sol
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Despite the rainy days, we also had sunny, warm days with temperatures up to 20 degrees. Ideal for relaxing beach walks.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Costa del Sol by Month
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