Marbella

What’s the weather like in Marbella in December?

Marbella weather in December experiences a decrease in both sunshine hours and temperatures as winter takes over. Cold nights are to be expected with an increased chance of rain in comparison to previous months.

Geographical influences

Visit the bustling city of Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol for a perfect city break away. You’ll not only have great hotels, shopping centres, museums and beautiful architecture all around you, but you’ll also have miles of golden sands at your doorstep. The Mediterranean climate cools off in December with milder temperatures and chilly nights. The rain also becomes more frequent and tends to increase towards the end of the month.

Averages

December has temperatures around 17°C on a good day but things can get very cold at night, often lowering to around 8°C once the sun goes down. The humidity is 75% for most of the month and is controlled by gentle sea breezes that reach speeds of up to 6mph. You’ll have nine hours of Mediterranean sunshine to enjoy per day but you’ll still need to pack an umbrella as there’s 192mm of rainfall in December.