Barcelona vs Santiago de Compostela in December

Barcelona is the better pick in December — 80 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Santiago de Compostela is cool, soaked, clean air.

Barcelona vs Santiago de CompostelaDecember climate, side by side

BarcelonaSantiago de Compostela
Comfort score80/100 (A)54/100 (D)
Feels-like high14°C11°C
Avg high / low16° / 10°14° / 7°
Rainfall37 mm208 mm
Rainy days416
Humidity80%89%
Air quality (AQI)4632

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

Barcelona vs Santiago de Compostela in December — FAQ

Is December better in Barcelona or Santiago de Compostela?
Barcelona is the better pick in December — 80 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Santiago de Compostela is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Santiago de Compostela in December?
In December, Barcelona averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 37 mm of rain; Santiago de Compostela averages 14°C high / 7°C low with about 208 mm.