Month guide · Ceuta, Spain
Ceuta in December: weather and what to expect
December is the wettest month of the year in Ceuta. The sea is still cool, around 17°C. In December, Ceuta averages highs of 16°C and lows of 13°C, with about 11 rainy days and 97 mm of rain. Crowds in Ceuta are medium.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Ceuta in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 11 rainy days in the month
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 5.
December in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in December 2026
- 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 Ceuta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Real, Andalusia | 17°C | 9 | 106 km |
| Cádiz, Andalusia | 17°C | 9 | 112 km |
| San Fernando, Andalusia | 16°C | 9 | 102 km |
| Tarifa, Andalusia | 16°C | 11 | 29 km |
| Los Barrios, Andalusia | 16°C | 11 | 36 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 0.7°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 0.3 to 0.8 a year on average.
Questions about Ceuta in December
Is December a good time to visit Ceuta?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 11 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Ceuta in December?
Average highs are 16°C and lows 13°C. November averages 18°C and January 15°C.
Does it rain much in Ceuta in December?
About 11 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 97 mm in total over the month.
Is Ceuta busy in December?
In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Ceuta were about 55% 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 Ceuta in December?
About 9 h 45 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