Month guide · El Grao, Spain
El Grao in December: weather and what to expect
December highs in El Grao are now 1.2°C warmer than in 1991-2000. The sea is still cool, around 16°C. In December, El Grao averages highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C, with about 6 rainy days and 37 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Valencian Community are low.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 15°C with about 6 rainy days
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through December
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 2°C over the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 December in 2.
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 El Grao |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores, Valencian Community | 17°C | 4 | 215 km |
| Daya Nueva, Valencian Community | 17°C | 4 | 217 km |
| Guardamar del Segura, Valencian Community | 16°C | 4 | 217 km |
| Albatera, Valencian Community | 16°C | 5 | 214 km |
| Granja de Rocamora, Valencian Community | 16°C | 5 | 217 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 1.2°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 35% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in December went from 0.4 to 1.9 a year on average.
Questions about El Grao in December
Is December a good time to visit El Grao?
Our rules rate December good for walking and cycling (highs of 15°C with about 6 rainy days).
How warm is El Grao in December?
Average highs are 15°C and lows 8°C. November averages 18°C and January 14°C.
Does it rain much in El Grao in December?
About 6 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 37 mm in total over the month.
Is El Grao busy in December?
In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Valencian Community were about 25% 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 El Grao in December?
About 9 h 21 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