SeasonMapTarifa weather in December
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December in Tarifa: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Tarifa · #858 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Tarifa in December
Other months in Tarifa
Tarifa's forum calls July peak season, warm and lively with restaurants and beach bars in full swing. Regulars are unanimous that wind is the defining feature here year-round — Europe's windsurfing capital for a reason — and flag it as strong enough on a bad day to sandblast anyone lounging on the beach, worth knowing before booking a purely relaxing beach trip.
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Tarifa climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sea temperature | 18°C / 65°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 95 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Tarifa 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 Tarifa'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 weatherTarifa's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Tarifa in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Out of season on the strait
1 Nov – 28 FebOff-season shutdownClosuresMost of the beach camps and half the town close, and Atlantic fronts push through with the poniente. The Morocco ferry keeps going and the old town stays open for the people who live in it.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Tarifa — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Tarifa in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Tarifa?
- December in Tarifa: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Tarifa on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Tarifa in December?
- In December, Tarifa averages a daily high of 17°C and a low of 11.9°C, with about 94.5 mm of rain over roughly 8.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tarifa in December?
- Tarifa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Gibraltar's Christmas and Three Kings on 1 Dec – 6 Jan, and Ronda's Olive harvest around 15 Nov – 31 Jan.