Your December weather guide
MildWeather in Seville in December
Seville in December is a good choice for a mild city break, but not for winter heat. Daytime highs average 16°C, nights fall to around 8°C, and there are about 7 rainy days across the month. For a UK traveller, the appeal is comfortable daytime exploring without summer heat; the catch is chilly evenings and the possibility of wet weather. Go with layers and flexible plans rather than expecting to spend every day in short sleeves.
Long-term climate averages for Sevilla, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Seville, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Sevilla.
- Average daytime high
- 16.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 19°C
- Average night-time low
- 7.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 4°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +8.4°C
- London averages 7.7°C in December
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.9h
- 52% of 9.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 76 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 23.3°C
- 1998-12-14
- Record low 1991-2020
- -1.9°C
- 1994-12-27
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 42 min
- 1597 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How December compares
December is the 11th warmest month of the year in Seville and ranks 68th of 134 destinations we compare for December - see where else is hot in December. Within Spain it is 32nd of 87 (Spain in December). Against London's average high of 7.7°C in December, Seville is 8.4°C warmer by day and 5.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in December
The typical December day in Seville peaks at 16.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 18.9°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 7.7°C; one night in ten drops to 3.8°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 23.3°C (1998-12-14) and the coldest night -1.9°C (1994-12-27).
Rain in December
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 76 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest December was 1996 with 287 mm, the driest 1993 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 77%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:31 and sets about 18:07 local time in mid-December. Average cloud cover is 48%.
Is December a good time to visit Seville?
December is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Seville on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Comfortable afternoons, chilly evenings
December suits travellers who prefer walking in mild weather to dealing with strong heat. The warmer days can reach around 19°C or more, so a lighter layer may be enough during the warmest part of the afternoon. That does not make it a reliably warm month: December sits towards the cool end of Seville's year, and the coldest nights can fall to around 4°C or below. Pack a jumper and a jacket you will be happy wearing after dark, rather than relying on daytime conditions to guide your whole wardrobe. If you plan to sit outside in the evening, dress for the night-time chill, not the afternoon high.
Make the daylight count and leave room for rain
Expect some sunshine, but leave space in your plans for rain. December averages about 4.9 hours of sunshine within 9.4 hours of daylight, so the brighter part of the day is valuable for spending time outdoors. Start your outdoor plans earlier rather than leaving them until late afternoon, and keep indoor alternatives flexible. About 7 rainy days means waterproof outerwear and shoes that cope with wet pavements are sensible packing choices. It does not mean rain will arrive at neatly spaced intervals or last all day when it does. This is a month for adjusting plans to the forecast, rather than building the trip around uninterrupted clear skies.
A little perspective
Seville through the year
December is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.4°C | 6.3°C | 5.5 | 49 | 6 | 0% |
| February | 17.2°C | 7.1°C | 6.1 | 46 | 5 | 0% |
| March | 20.2°C | 9.3°C | 6.4 | 55 | 7 | 10% |
| April | 22.3°C | 11.3°C | 7.1 | 49 | 7 | 27% |
| Maybest | 26.5°C | 14.6°C | 8.4 | 34 | 5 | 59% |
| Junebest | 31.8°C | 18.8°C | 11.2 | 8 | 1 | 93% |
| July | 35.4°C | 21.3°C | 13.1 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| August | 35.2°C | 21.6°C | 11.6 | 2 | 1 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 30.4°C | 18.8°C | 8.4 | 27 | 4 | 90% |
| October | 25.0°C | 15.0°C | 6.1 | 67 | 7 | 50% |
| November | 19.2°C | 10.3°C | 5.6 | 63 | 6 | 3% |
| DecemberSelected | 16.1°C | 7.7°C | 4.9 | 76 | 7 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Seville in December FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Seville hot in December?
Seville is mild in December: the average daytime high is 16.1°C and nights average 7.7°C. Days over 25°C are rare in December.
How much does it rain in Seville in December?
Seville sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 76 mm of rain in a typical December. The wettest December between 1991 and 2020 was 1996 (287 mm) and the driest was 1993 (2 mm).
How sunny is Seville in December?
Seville gets around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day in December out of 9.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Seville compare with the UK in December?
Seville is on average 8.4°C warmer than London by day in December (16.1°C against 7.7°C).
What is the hottest December on record in Seville?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day in Seville reached 23.3°C on 1998-12-14, and the coldest night dropped to -1.9°C on 1994-12-27.
How much warmer is Seville than London in December?
Seville's average daytime high is 16.1°C, compared with London's 7.7°C - a difference of 8.4°C. That makes it a noticeably milder daytime option, though you should still pack for cool evenings rather than treating it as a summer-weather trip.
Is December a good choice if I want hot weather?
No. December is mild rather than hot, with 0% of days reaching 25°C in the figures provided. It suits comfortable daytime walking better than heat-seeking holidays, and even a pleasant afternoon can be followed by a chilly evening.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Sevilla. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C