Temperatures in December
It's cool to moderate in December in Málaga 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 Málaga 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 Málaga 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 Málaga 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 Málaga 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 Málaga. 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.
Málaga in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 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 | |
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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 Málaga?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Málaga. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Málaga in December
With 29°C, Málaga 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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Daily Temperature in December in Málaga
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Málaga, 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 Málaga
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Daily Precipitation in December in Málaga
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Málaga, 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 Málaga.
Daily UV Index in December in Málaga
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Málaga, 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 Málaga Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Málaga, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Málaga Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Málaga, 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 Málaga
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Weather experiences in December in Málaga
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Average Weather in Málaga by Month
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