Month guide · Íllora, Spain

Íllora in December: weather and what to expect

December highs in Íllora are now 1.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In December, Íllora averages highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C, with about 8 rainy days and 66 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in Andalusia are medium.

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

Average high Town-level12°CLow 2°C
Rainy days Town-level866 mm in total
UV index Modelled2Low at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumAndalusia as a whole

Is December a good time to visit?

Good for

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

Not ideal for

  • Warm-weather holidays
    Highs of only 12°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°C12°C11°C
Average low5°C2°C1°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)988
Total rainfall65 mm66 mm55 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 12 min9 h 37 min9 h 51 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Andalusia in December 2025: about 40% of the busiest month.

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.

Daylight mid-month Exact9 h 37 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Íllora
La Herradura, Andalusia17°C863 km
El Varadero, Andalusia17°C970 km
Nerja, Andalusia16°C959 km
Salobreña, Andalusia16°C966 km
Motril, Andalusia16°C968 km

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

How December is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

December highs are 1.4°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 to 0.9 a year on average.

Questions about Íllora in December

Is December a good time to visit Íllora?

It is less suited to warm-weather holidays (highs of only 12°C).

How warm is Íllora in December?

Average highs are 12°C and lows 2°C. November averages 15°C and January 11°C.

Does it rain much in Íllora in December?

About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 66 mm in total over the month.

Is Íllora 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 Íllora 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