Santiago de Compostela weather in December

Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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December in Santiago de Compostela: cool, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 18 rainy days.

#12 of 12 months in Santiago de Compostela · #679 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 57/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Santiago de Compostela climate normals — December

Daytime high12°C / 54°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low6°C / 43°F
Rainfall204 mm / 8 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days18 days
Humidity90%💦 very humid
Dew point8°C / 46°F
Sunshine4.9 h/day
Daylight9.1 h
Wind22 km/h / 14 mph
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Santiago de Compostela in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
December in Santiago de Compostela: cool, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 18 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Santiago de Compostela on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
What is the weather like in Santiago de Compostela in December?
In December, Santiago de Compostela averages a daily high of 12.2°C and a low of 6.2°C, with about 204 mm of rain over roughly 17.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Santiago de Compostela in December?
Santiago de Compostela has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.

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