SeasonMapNerja weather in December
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December in Nerja: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Nerja · #822 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nerja climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 60°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 52 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nerja 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)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nerja'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 weatherNerja's weather peaks July–September.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Nerja in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Winter residents' season
1 Nov – 15 MarWinter-sun seasonNorthern Europeans take apartments here for months at a time, so the town keeps its restaurants open through winter instead of shuttering like the resorts further east. Sunny and mild, but not swimming weather.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nerja — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nerja in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Nerja?
- December in Nerja: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Nerja on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Nerja in December?
- In December, Nerja averages a daily high of 17.5°C and a low of 11.8°C, with about 51.5 mm of rain over roughly 6.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nerja in December?
- Nerja has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
Other months in Nerja
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Málaga's Calle Larios lights on 25 Nov – 6 Jan, and Granada's Olive harvest around 15 Nov – 10 Feb.