Madrid vs Santiago de Compostela in December

Madrid is the better pick in December — 67 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Madrid is cold, a little rain, muggy air, while Santiago de Compostela is cool, soaked, clean air.

Madrid vs Santiago de CompostelaDecember climate, side by side

MadridSantiago de Compostela
Comfort score67/100 (C)54/100 (D)
Feels-like high9°C11°C
Avg high / low11° / 5°14° / 7°
Rainfall41 mm208 mm
Rainy days516
Humidity81%89%
Air quality (AQI)6032

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

Madrid vs Santiago de Compostela in December — FAQ

Is December better in Madrid or Santiago de Compostela?
Madrid is the better pick in December — 67 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Madrid is cold, a little rain, muggy air, while Santiago de Compostela is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Madrid vs Santiago de Compostela in December?
In December, Madrid averages 11°C high / 5°C low with about 41 mm of rain; Santiago de Compostela averages 14°C high / 7°C low with about 208 mm.