Month guide · Roses, Spain
Roses in December: weather and what to expect
December highs in Roses are now 1.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000. The sea is still cool, around 15°C. In December, Roses averages highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C, with about 7 rainy days and 68 mm of rain. Crowds in Catalonia are low.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Roses in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Warm-weather holidaysHighs of only 12°C
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 DayCatalonia
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in December
Where is warm in December →| Place | High | Rain days | From Roses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores, Valencian Community | 17°C | 4 | 568 km |
| Daya Nueva, Valencian Community | 17°C | 4 | 570 km |
| Rojales, Valencian Community | 17°C | 4 | 570 km |
| Guardamar del Segura, Valencian Community | 16°C | 4 | 567 km |
| Albatera, Valencian Community | 16°C | 5 | 569 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 40% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Roses in December
Is December a good time to visit Roses?
It is less suited to warm-weather holidays (highs of only 12°C).
How warm is Roses in December?
Average highs are 12°C and lows 7°C. November averages 15°C and January 12°C.
Does it rain much in Roses in December?
About 7 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 68 mm in total over the month.
Is Roses busy in December?
In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Catalonia were about 30% 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 Roses in December?
About 9 h 07 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