What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Madrid in December?

In December, Barcelona averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 37 mm of rain; Madrid averages 11°C high / 5°C low with about 41 mm.

Barcelona vs Madrid in December

Barcelona is the better pick in December — 80 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Madrid is cold, a little rain, muggy air.

Barcelona vs Madrid — December climate, side by side

	🇪🇸 Barcelona	🇪🇸 Madrid
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	67/100 (C)
Feels-like high	14°C	9°C
Avg high / low	16° / 10°	11° / 5°
Rainfall	37 mm	41 mm
Rainy days	4	5
Humidity	80%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	46	60

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Barcelona vs Madrid in December — FAQ

Is December better in Barcelona or Madrid?: Barcelona is the better pick in December — 80 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Madrid is cold, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Madrid in December?: In December, Barcelona averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 37 mm of rain; Madrid averages 11°C high / 5°C low with about 41 mm.