Early December 1 December
54°F
Typical afternoon high
34% historical wet-day frequency
Spain · Mountains
La Rioja
in December.
Is December a good time?
Cool days.
Fewer overnight stays than November.
December averages 54°F afternoons, with about 8 rain days.
- Afternoons
- 54°F
- Rain days
- 8
- Visitor demand
- 32%of August peak
Historical La Rioja regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Logroño; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
7.4/10 · scores & prioritiesThis weather score measures sightseeing comfort. Snow and ski conditions need a separate check.
What matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#11 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather6.2/10Good
CrowdsLow seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, typical for Europe this month
CostCheapfor Europe
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your December
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 54°F (12°C): a sweater and a light jacket; nights around 39°F (4°C): a warm coat. Bring rain gear: about 8 days with at least 1 mm of rain. About 9 hours of daylight.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 9 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 08:32 and sets about 17:39 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 39°F (4°C); afternoons reach about 54°F (12°C). Expect rain on about 8 days in a typical December.
Typical afternoon
54°F (12°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Decembers
Night low
39°F (4°C)
average daily minimum
Daylight
9h 07m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late December?
Early and late December have similar afternoon averages. The afternoon high averages 54°F on the 1st, versus 54°F on the 31st. Historical wet-day frequency falls from 34% to 20% between those dates.
Mid December 15 December
55°F
Typical afternoon high
28% historical wet-day frequency
Late December 31 December
54°F
Typical afternoon high
20% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Public holidays · 2026: 6 Dec Constitution Day; 7 Dec Monday following Constitution Day; 8 Dec Immaculate Conception; 25 Dec Christmas Day.
Daily calendar & holiday datesDecember 2026 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
December 2026 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2026.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154° | 254° | 354° | 454° | 554° | 654° | |
| 754° | 854° | 954° | 1054° | 1154° | 1254° | 1354° |
| 1454° | 1555° | 1655° | 1755° | 1855° | 1955° | 2055° |
| 2155° | 2255° | 2355° | 2455° | 2555° | 2655° | 2755° |
| 2855° | 2955° | 3054° | 3154° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
Afternoons hold at about 54°F (12°C) all month. The chance of a wet day runs 17–34%. Local schools are out 23–31 December 2026.
Schools here are off 23–31 December 2026 (Christmas holidays). Public holidays: 6 Dec Constitution Day; 7 Dec Monday following Constitution Day; 8 Dec Immaculate Conception; 25 Dec Christmas Day. Elsewhere in December 2026, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: France 39%, Germany 29%, Italy 35%, Netherlands 42%. (School holidays: official calendar, compiled by Bigfoot Wanders; other countries from OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Low season. December averages 32% of August's overnight stays per day. Fewer overnight stays than November.
Overnight stays across La Rioja do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, typical for Europe this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
About usual. Historical regional hotel revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €79 per occupied room-night. An average, not a booking quote.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Historical hotel average
€79
2024–2025 monthly average; hotel revenue per occupied room-night; not a current booking quote. −1% vs this region's usual month.
Spain as a whole
Below EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 84 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
The historical regional amount comes from INE Spain, EOH/IRSH table 2059: hotel average daily rate per occupied room; the country price level is national. Hotel averages are not live booking quotes.
Year-to-year variation
How much does December vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 51°F (10°C) and 59°F (15°C); in 12 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 54°F (12°C). Rain days ranged from 0 to 13; half the years had 4–10.
Rain days in each December
Rain days
8
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 12 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
4 of 31
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no December in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
13 of 31
rated very good or better
See every recorded DecemberHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 53°F | 5 |
| 2012 | 54°F | 7 |
| 2013 | 52°F | 4 |
| 2014 | 51°F | 10 |
| 2015 | 59°F | 0 |
| 2016 | 55°F | 3 |
| 2017 | 51°F | 13 |
| 2018 | 56°F | 2 |
| 2019 | 56°F | 8 |
| 2020 | 53°F | 13 |
| 2021 | 56°F | 12 |
| 2022 | 57°F | 9 |
| 2023 | 55°F | 6 |
| 2024 | 54°F | 10 |
| 2025 | 54°F | 10 |
Checked against 6 local weather stations. How we check
Compare dates
November, December
or January?
| Typical conditions | Nov | Dec | Jan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 59°F | 54°F | 52°F |
| Rain days | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Overnight demand | 39% | 32% | 20% |
November: Warmer afternoons and more rain days than December. More overnight demand. November guide →
January: Cooler afternoons than December. Less overnight demand. January guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with December Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. December stays as your reference.
April to October have a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than December, but more overnight stays.
Your comparison
December or November?
Overnight stays are 39% of the busiest month.
Historical regional hotel revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €80 per occupied room-night. An average, not a booking quote.
Read the November guide →| Typical conditions | December | November |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 54°F | 59°F |
| Nights | 39°F | 44°F |
| Rain days | 8 | 11 |
| Visitor season | Low season | Moderate season |
| Overall / 10 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Month rank | #11 | #10 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 | #7 | 52°F | 37°F | 8 | 5.8 | Low season |
| February | 7.5 | #8 | 55°F | 38°F | 9 | 6.1 | Low season |
| March | 7.7 | #6 | 60°F | 41°F | 9 | 7.0 | Moderate season |
| April | 7.9 | #5 | 66°F | 44°F | 8 | 7.9 | Moderate season |
| May | 8.1 | #3 | 72°F | 48°F | 5 | 8.6 | Moderate season |
| June | 7.9 | #4 | 81°F | 54°F | 5 | 8.3 | Moderate season |
| July | 7.4 | #9 | 86°F | 57°F | 2 | 8.2 | Busy season |
| August | 6.8 | #12 | 88°F | 58°F | 3 | 8.0 | Peak season |
| September | 8.2 | #2 | 79°F | 55°F | 4 | 9.2 | Busy season |
| October | 8.4 | #1 | 71°F | 50°F | 6 | 9.1 | Moderate season |
| November | 7.4 | #10 | 59°F | 44°F | 11 | 6.5 | Moderate season |
| December | 7.4 | #11 | 54°F | 39°F | 8 | 6.2 | Low season |
Near here
Nearby places in December
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
NavarreSpain · about 50 miles
Balanced Overall 7.3 · Good weather, 53°F (12°C) · Low season · Cost cheap
Basque CountrySpain · about 50 miles
Balanced Overall 6.6 · Good weather, 57°F (14°C) · Moderate season · Cost moderate
Castile and LeónSpain · about 120 miles
Balanced Overall 7.1 · Good weather, 51°F (10°C) · Moderate season · Cost cheap
MadridSpain · about 140 miles
Balanced Overall 6.5 · Good weather, 54°F (12°C) · Steady all year · Cost pricey
Bordeaux & the Atlantic coastAquitaine · France · about 180 miles
Balanced Overall 4.2 · Poor weather, 55°F (13°C) · Off season · Cost moderate
Elsewhere in Europe
Same dates, elsewhere in Europe
La Rioja's weather ranks 1 of 28 mountain regions this month. We found no mountain regions outside Spain with a weather score at least 1.0 point higher on these dates.
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's low season, 32% of the busiest month and 38% below its average month. That means about 3,000 overnight visitors on a typical December night across the region, 90% of them from Spain itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 1,800 more: 61 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Urban, 0–100) | 66 |
| How our weather was checked | 6 open weather stations in this region, January and July: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.5°C), night lows within 2°F (0.9°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 9 |
| Busiest month here | August · 29 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 0.9% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 60th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 90% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 61 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 1.5% |
| Population used | 327,000 |
| Statistical region | ES23 · La Rioja |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national; the first figure is regional (INE Spain, EOH/IRSH table 2059: hotel average daily rate per occupied room). Full method · this region's data.