Month guide · Salou, Spain
Salou in December: weather and what to expect
December highs in Salou are now 1.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000. The sea is still cool, around 15°C. In December, Salou averages highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C, with about 6 rainy days and 39 mm of rain. Crowds in Catalonia are low.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Salou 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 DayCatalonia
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in December
Where is warm in December →| Place | High | Rain days | From Salou |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores, Valencian Community | 17°C | 4 | 365 km |
| Daya Nueva, Valencian Community | 17°C | 4 | 368 km |
| Rojales, Valencian Community | 17°C | 4 | 369 km |
| Guardamar del Segura, Valencian Community | 16°C | 4 | 366 km |
| Albatera, Valencian Community | 16°C | 5 | 365 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 1.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 35% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Salou in December
How warm is Salou in December?
Average highs are 13°C and lows 6°C. November averages 17°C and January 13°C.
Does it rain much in Salou in December?
About 6 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 39 mm in total over the month.
Is Salou 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 Salou in December?
About 9 h 15 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