Month guide · Valencia · Spain
Valencia in December
What December is really like in Valencia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 9.4 hours of daylight. Mild, sunny days and Christmas lights in the old town; one of the warmer Christmas city breaks in mainland Europe.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 9.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in December
December is the coolest month in Valencia: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with November (20°C (68°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 08:15
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:39
- Daylight
- About 9.4 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild and sunny days with cool nights, low prices and few visitors; too cold for most swimmers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in December
- Valencia Marathon (usually early December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · El Cabanyal and Malvarrosa
El Cabanyal
The former fishing village behind the beach is a protected district of narrow parallel streets lined with single- and two-storey houses covered in colourful ceramic tiles.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Food
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Turia Gardens
Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia
Head for the Sorolla rooms first; his sunlit beach scenes are a good preparation for Malvarrosa.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
Gallery · El Carmen
IVAM
The Valencian Institute of Modern Art, opened in 1989 on the edge of El Carmen, holds a major collection of the sculptor Julio González and hosts changing exhibitions of 20th-century and contemporary art and photography.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences)
Museo Fallero
Visit after the City of Arts and Sciences; it is about a 10-minute walk away.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 8°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Valencia?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Valencia in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Valencia?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild, sunny days and Christmas lights in the old town; one of the warmer Christmas city breaks in mainland Europe.
+How warm is Valencia in December?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Valencia in December?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.