SeasonMapCórdoba, Spain (Cordoba) weather in December
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December in Córdoba, Spain: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Córdoba, Spain · #686 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Córdoba, Spain in December
Other months in Córdoba, Spain
Andalucía's forum calls April glorious weather for Córdoba — warm enough for sightseeing and hiking without summer's extreme heat. Regulars note Córdoba draws visitors year-round given its climate, and that May gets noticeably busier once the Crosses festival and the patio contest land, making April the calmer of the two.
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Córdoba, Spain climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 68 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Córdoba, Spain in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas holidays in Spain, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Córdoba, Spain's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherCórdoba, Spain's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Córdoba, Spain in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Olive harvest
15 Nov – 10 Feb · usuallyThe countryside from here to Jaen is nothing but olive trees and it is all picked between late November and February. The mills sell the new oil straight off the press.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Córdoba, Spain — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Córdoba, Spain in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Córdoba, Spain?
- December in Córdoba, Spain: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Córdoba, Spain on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Córdoba, Spain in December?
- In December, Córdoba, Spain averages a daily high of 16.3°C and a low of 5.2°C, with about 67.9 mm of rain over roughly 6.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Córdoba, Spain in December?
- Córdoba, Spain has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in December.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Granada's Olive harvest around 15 Nov – 10 Feb, and Ronda's Olive harvest around 15 Nov – 31 Jan.