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Madrid in December

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Madrid are June, July, September and October. In December, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
7°C
Rainfall
43 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In December, Madrid is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 7°C with about 43mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Madrid in December

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Iglesia del Buen Suceso
The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso, commonly known as Iglesia del Buen Suceso was a church of Madrid that delimited the eastern part of the Puerta del Sol (Madrid). The
Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree
The Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree is a sculpture from the second half of the 20th century, situated in the Spanish capital, Madrid. It represents the coat of arms of M
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million
Sol (Madrid Metro)
Sol is a station on Line 1, Line 2 and Line 3 of the Madrid Metro. It is located in Zone A and is the most central station on the Metro, located at the Puerta del Sol square. Becau
Local food tour of Madrid
Taste the signature dishes of Madrid.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Madrid in December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Madrid?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Madrid's best months are generally June, July, September and October.

What is the weather like in Madrid in December?+

Expect average temperatures around 7°C. Rainfall averages about 43mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Madrid in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Madrid in December?+

Popular things to do include Iglesia del Buen Suceso, Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, Madrid and Sol (Madrid Metro). There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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