Month guide · Torrox, Spain

Torrox in December: weather and what to expect

December highs in Torrox are now 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000. The sea is still cool, around 15°C. In December, Torrox averages highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C, with about 9 rainy days and 81 mm of rain. Crowds in Andalusia are medium.

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

Average high Town-level15°CLow 10°C
Sea temperature Modelled15°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level981 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 Torrox 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 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 1°C over the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 December in 5.

December in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureNovemberDecemberJanuary
Average high18°C15°C15°C
Average low13°C10°C9°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)899
Total rainfall78 mm81 mm64 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 15 min9 h 40 min9 h 54 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 40 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Torrox
La Herradura, Andalusia17°C819 km
El Varadero, Andalusia17°C939 km
Nerja, Andalusia16°C97 km
Salobreña, Andalusia16°C933 km
Motril, Andalusia16°C939 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 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 40% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in December went from 0.1 to 1.6 a year on average.

Questions about Torrox in December

How warm is Torrox in December?

Average highs are 15°C and lows 10°C. November averages 18°C and January 15°C.

Does it rain much in Torrox in December?

About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 81 mm in total over the month.

Is Torrox 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 Torrox in December?

About 9 h 40 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