Month guide · Mérida, Spain
Mérida in December: weather and what to expect
December highs in Mérida are now 1.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In December, Mérida averages highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C, with about 8 rainy days and 63 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in Extremadura are medium.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Mérida 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 1°C over the month. Nights below 0°C in about 1 in 2.
December in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in December 2026
- 7 Dec Monday following Constitution DayExtremadura
- 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 Mérida |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rinconada, Andalusia | 16°C | 7 | 162 km |
| La Algaba, Andalusia | 16°C | 7 | 164 km |
| Gelves, Andalusia | 16°C | 7 | 178 km |
| Coria del Río, Andalusia | 16°C | 7 | 183 km |
| San Juan del Puerto, Andalusia | 16°C | 7 | 183 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 1.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Mérida in December
How warm is Mérida in December?
Average highs are 14°C and lows 6°C. November averages 17°C and January 13°C.
Does it rain much in Mérida in December?
About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 63 mm in total over the month.
Is Mérida busy in December?
In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Extremadura were about 60% 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 Mérida in December?
About 9 h 28 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