Early winter · Weather & things to do
Seville in December
Seville cools off: highs slip to 61°F (16°C), from 67°F in November, with lows of 42°F (6°C) and about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
It scores 87/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 61°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (57 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What December feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 61°F (16°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 42°F (6°C).
About 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's December.
Only about 9 h 26 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around December
December is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (February – May and October & November).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 26 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 91/100 in November to 87/100.
- Our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda route recommends Mar – May, Oct – Nov, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 42°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Seville in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Real Alcázar
Royal palace of Mudéjar courtyards, tilework and gardens still used by the Spanish royal family.
Why now December scores 87/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Casa de Pilatos
Noble palace mixing Mudéjar tiles and Renaissance courtyards, quieter than the Alcázar.
Mercado de Triana
Market over the ruins of the Castillo de San Jorge, with produce and tapas bars.
Eslava
Popular tapas bar and restaurant known for creative small plates.
Casa de la Memoria
Intimate nightly flamenco shows in a historic courtyard.
Nearby in December
- Ronda in December~64 mi · highs 53°F, 3.2 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Córdoba in December~74 mi · highs 60°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Granada in December~132 mi · highs 55°F, 2.1 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lisbon in December~195 mi · highs 59°F, 2.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~188 m to Seville's ~18 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Seville in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Seville?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 87/100 against a best of 92 in February – May and October & November. Expect highs of 61°F (16°C) and 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain. Our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda route recommends Mar – May, Oct – Nov, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Seville in December?
Average highs are 61°F (16°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Seville in December?
Not much: about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 18.4 in (468 mm).
What should I pack for Seville in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 42°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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