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December is a good time to visit Barcelona. The weather is usually moderately chilly and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 46—58°F (8—14°C). There are plenty of events to check out and activities to try in Barcelona during this time. Some of our top recommendations: visit the Fira de Santa Llúcia Christmas Market, take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Catalan Christmas dishes, take a day trip to Montserrat to see the Christmas lights and decorations, and more!
Barcelona has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your December trip to Barcelona. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to December. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.
We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Barcelona in December. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout December, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.
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The average temperature in Barcelona in December for a typical day ranges from a high of 58°F (14°C) to a low of 46°F (8°C). Some would describe the temperature to be moderately chilly. The general area may also feel breezy.
For comparison, the hottest month in Barcelona, August, has days with highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows of 71°F (22°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 56°F (13°C) and lows of 43°F (6°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Barcelona in December based on historical data.
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It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA on what the weather is like in Barcelona for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.
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