Early winter · Weather & things to do
Laguardia in December
Laguardia cools off: highs slip to 49°F (9°C), from 54°F in November, with lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 59/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cloud cover.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 59/100 · Fair
What December feels like
Afternoons only reach about 49°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 33°F (1°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (56 mm) for the month.
Only about 8 h 53 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 53 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 65/100 in November to 59/100.
- Our Basque Coast Food Trail route recommends May – Oct, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Laguardia in December
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
R. López de Heredia
Traditional 1877 winery in Haro's station district, known for long-aged wines.
Marqués de Riscal
Historic winery with a Gehry-designed hotel in wavy titanium.
Laguardia Old Town
Car-free walled hill town above the vineyards, with wine cellars carved below the streets.
Iglesia de Santa María de los Reyes
Church with a painted Gothic portico; tours by appointment through the tourist office.
Restaurante Amelibia
Contemporary Basque-Riojan cooking with views over the vineyards.
Nearby in December
- Bilbao in December~52 mi · highs 56°F, 4.7 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, wetter
- San Sebastián in December~61 mi · highs 54°F, 4.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Barcelona in December~257 mi · highs 57°F, 1.2 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, drier
- Girona in December~279 mi · highs 56°F, 1.7 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Laguardia in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Laguardia?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 59/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are May – October. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. Our Basque Coast Food Trail route recommends May – Oct, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Laguardia in December?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Laguardia in December?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.2 in (639 mm).
What should I pack for Laguardia in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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