Month guide · Atarfe, Spain
Atarfe in December: weather and what to expect
December highs in Atarfe are now 1.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In December, Atarfe averages highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C, with about 8 rainy days and 60 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in Andalusia are medium.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Atarfe in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Warm-weather holidaysHighs of only 13°C
Daily highs through December
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 1°C over the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 December in 6.
December in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in December 2026
- 7 Dec Monday following Constitution DayAndalusia
- 8 Dec Immaculate Conception
- 25 Dec Christmas Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in December
Where is warm in December →| Place | High | Rain days | From Atarfe |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Herradura, Andalusia | 17°C | 8 | 55 km |
| El Varadero, Andalusia | 17°C | 9 | 57 km |
| Nerja, Andalusia | 16°C | 9 | 55 km |
| Salobreña, Andalusia | 16°C | 9 | 54 km |
| Motril, Andalusia | 16°C | 9 | 55 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 1.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in December went from 0 to 2.0 a year on average.
Questions about Atarfe in December
Is December a good time to visit Atarfe?
It is less suited to warm-weather holidays (highs of only 13°C).
How warm is Atarfe in December?
Average highs are 13°C and lows 3°C. November averages 16°C and January 12°C.
Does it rain much in Atarfe in December?
About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 60 mm in total over the month.
Is Atarfe busy in December?
In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Andalusia were about 40% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Atarfe in December?
About 9 h 37 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology