Weather in Salou in December

How December compares

December is the 11th warmest month of the year in Salou and ranks 96th of 134 destinations we compare for December - see where else is hot in December. Within Spain it is 77th of 87 (Spain in December). Against London's average high of 7.7°C in December, Salou is 5.7°C warmer by day and 3.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in December

The typical December day in Salou peaks at 13.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 16.7°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 6.4°C; one night in ten drops to 2.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day here reached 21.1°C (2017-12-30) and the coldest night -3.0°C (2001-12-25).

Rain in December

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 34 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest December was 1995 with 107 mm, the driest 2011 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 77%.

Sea temperature in December

The sea averages 15.2°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.6°C to 16.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.0°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:13 and sets about 17:28 local time in mid-December. Average cloud cover is 49%.

Is December a good time to visit Salou?

December is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Salou on our scoring are July, June, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Milder than London, but pack for winter

December afternoons in Salou average 5.7°C warmer than London's, a useful improvement without turning the trip into a warm-weather holiday. The warmest days can reach 16.7°C or more, making a walk or a spell sitting outside more comfortable, but that is not the everyday expectation. Plan around cool conditions and bring layers you can adjust as the day changes. A jumper and jacket will be more useful than a suitcase built around summer clothes. Evenings need particular thought: the coldest nights fall to 2.4°C or below, so do not judge what to wear after dark by how pleasant it felt earlier. December suits travellers happy to keep moving rather than lounge outdoors.

Make the most of daylight, with a rain backup

There is enough sunshine to make outdoor time worthwhile, but not enough to assume every day will be bright. December averages about 4.7 hours of sunshine within 9.1 hours of daylight, so give daytime walks priority and leave flexible plans for the evening. Rain falls on about 5 days during the month, making a light waterproof a sensible addition rather than a reason to rule the trip out. Keep your plans easy to change if a wet spell arrives. The best fit is a break where walking and time indoors are equally welcome. If your enjoyment depends on spending most of the day outside in warmth, December asks for too much compromise.