Month guide · Getxo, Spain

Getxo in December: weather and what to expect

The sea is still cool, around 14°C. In December, Getxo averages highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C, with about 16 rainy days and 118 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in Basque Country are medium.

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

Average high Town-level13°CLow 8°C
Sea temperature Modelled14°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level16118 mm in total
UV index Modelled1Low at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumBasque Country as a whole

Is December a good time to visit?

Good for

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

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 16 rainy days in the month
  • Warm-weather holidays
    Highs of only 13°C

Daily highs through December

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

Highs fall about 1°C over the month.

December in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureNovemberDecemberJanuary
Average high15°C13°C12°C
Average low10°C8°C7°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)171617
Total rainfall150 mm118 mm125 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 45 min9 h 00 min9 h 18 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Basque Country in December 2025: about 35% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in December 2026

  • 8 Dec Immaculate Conception
  • 25 Dec Christmas Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact9 h 00 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 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Getxo in December

Is December a good time to visit Getxo?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 16 rainy days in the month); warm-weather holidays (highs of only 13°C).

How warm is Getxo in December?

Average highs are 13°C and lows 8°C. November averages 15°C and January 12°C.

Does it rain much in Getxo in December?

About 16 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 118 mm in total over the month.

Is Getxo busy in December?

In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Basque Country were about 35% 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 Getxo in December?

About 9 h 00 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