Month guide · Maó, Spain
Maó in December: weather and what to expect
December highs in Maó are now 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000. The sea is still cool, around 16°C. In December, Maó averages highs of 15°C and lows of 12°C, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm of rain. Crowds in Balearic Islands are low.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Maó 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 1991-2020Highs fall about 2°C over the month.
December in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in December 2026
- 8 Dec Immaculate Conception
- 25 Dec Christmas Day
- 26 Dec Saint Stephen's DayBalearic Islands
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in December
Where is warm in December →| Place | High | Rain days | From Maó |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rojales, Valencian Community | 17°C | 4 | 475 km |
| Dolores, Valencian Community | 17°C | 4 | 477 km |
| Guardamar del Segura, Valencian Community | 16°C | 4 | 470 km |
| Benijófar, Valencian Community | 16°C | 4 | 477 km |
| Ciudad Quesada, Valencian Community | 16°C | 4 | 476 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Maó in December
How warm is Maó in December?
Average highs are 15°C and lows 12°C. November averages 17°C and January 13°C.
Does it rain much in Maó in December?
About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 61 mm in total over the month.
Is Maó busy in December?
In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Balearic Islands were about 10% 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 Maó in December?
About 9 h 22 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