Month guide · Calella, Spain

Calella in December: weather and what to expect

December highs in Calella are now 1.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000. The sea is still cool, around 15°C. In December, Calella averages highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C, with about 7 rainy days and 52 mm of rain. Crowds in Catalonia are low.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 2 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level13°CLow 5°C
Sea temperature Modelled15°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level752 mm in total
UV index Modelled1Low at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowCatalonia as a whole

Is December a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Calella in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through December

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 2°C over the month. Nights below 0°C in about 1 in 2.

December in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureNovemberDecemberJanuary
Average high16°C13°C13°C
Average low8°C5°C4°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)978
Total rainfall72 mm52 mm54 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 53 min9 h 11 min9 h 28 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Catalonia in December 2025: about 30% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in December 2026

  • 8 Dec Immaculate Conception
  • 25 Dec Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec Saint Stephen's DayCatalonia

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact9 h 11 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.

The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.

How December is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

December highs are 1.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 35% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Calella in December

How warm is Calella in December?

Average highs are 13°C and lows 5°C. November averages 16°C and January 13°C.

Does it rain much in Calella in December?

About 7 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 52 mm in total over the month.

Is Calella busy in December?

In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Catalonia were about 30% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Calella in December?

About 9 h 11 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