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Ibiza in December
What December is really like in Ibiza: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 9.4 hours of daylight. Mild and quiet; Ibiza Town has Christmas lights and local festive traditions.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 9.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in December
December is the 10th-warmest month in Ibiza: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with November (19°C (66°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 08:06
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:34
- Daylight
- About 9.4 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild and peaceful, with almond blossom in February; most clubs and many hotels are closed.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
December has no major recurring festival in Ibiza, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · South-west coast
Atlantis (Sa Pedrera)
Below the Torre des Savinar, an old sandstone quarry at sea level has been eroded into pools, terraces and carved rock faces, with views of Es Vedrà.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
- Photo spot
Nature · North coast
Cova de Can Marçà
Combine it with a swim at Port de Sant Miquel or Benirràs nearby.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Historic site · Ibiza Town
Dalt Vila
Ibiza's walled old town crowns the hill above the harbour, enclosed by 16th-century Renaissance fortifications with seven bastions.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Religious site · Ibiza Town
Ibiza Cathedral
Visit at the end of your walk up through Dalt Vila and then follow the walls back down.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 9°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Ibiza?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Ibiza?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild and quiet; Ibiza Town has Christmas lights and local festive traditions.
+How warm is Ibiza in December?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ibiza in December?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.