Your December weather guide
MildWeather in Torremolinos in December
December in Torremolinos suits a mild-weather break, not a hot beach holiday. Average daytime highs are 15.6°C, with nights cooling to 9.8°C, so plan for layers rather than swimwear alone. It is noticeably milder than London, but about 7 rainy days mean you should leave room to change outdoor plans. Go for walks and time outside when the sun appears; choose another month if warm evenings and comfortable sea swimming are essential.
Long-term climate averages for Torremolinos, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Torremolinos, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Torremolinos.
- Average daytime high
- 15.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 19°C
- Average night-time low
- 9.8°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 7°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.9°C
- London averages 7.7°C in December
- Sea temperature
- 15.8°C
- year to year: 15°C to 17°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.5h
- 47% of 9.5 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 69 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 21.7°C
- 2018-12-02
- Record low 1991-2020
- 2.9°C
- 1994-12-26
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 48 min
- 1651 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 10th warmest month of the year in Torremolinos. Within Spain it is 43rd of 87 (Spain in December). Against London's average high of 7.7°C in December, Torremolinos is 7.9°C warmer by day and 7.1°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in December
The typical December day in Torremolinos peaks at 15.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 18.5°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 9.8°C; one night in ten drops to 6.6°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 21.7°C (2018-12-02) and the coldest night 2.9°C (1994-12-26).
Rain in December
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 69 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest December was 1996 with 243 mm, the driest 1994 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 79%.
Sea temperature in December
The sea averages 15.8°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 15.2°C to 16.5°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (23.3°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:23 and sets about 18:03 local time in mid-December. Average cloud cover is 53%.
Is December a good time to visit Torremolinos?
December is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Torremolinos on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Mild afternoons, cool evenings and a cold sea
The daytime average makes walking a more realistic focus than sunbathing. Warmer days can reach 18.5°C or more, but that is a bonus rather than the temperature to pack for. A light layer may be enough during a sunny afternoon; keep a jumper and jacket handy for later. The coldest nights can fall to 6.6°C or below, so do not assume evenings will feel mild just because you are on the Spanish coast. The sea averages 15.8°C, which is cold for swimming. Unless you already enjoy cold-water dips, treat the coast as somewhere to spend time beside the water rather than in it.
Make the daylight count and keep plans flexible
December brings about 4.5 hours of sunshine within 9.5 hours of daylight, so there is scope for time outdoors, but not an all-day guarantee of sun. Put longer walks in the daylight window and use brighter spells when they arrive. Rain is enough of a consideration to justify a waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet ground, without assuming the whole trip will be washed out. Keep outdoor plans movable rather than tying everything to a particular day. This month suits travellers who are content with mild afternoons and cooler evenings; it is a weaker choice if your main aim is reliable warmth and long sunny days.
A little perspective
Torremolinos through the year
December is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9°C | 8.5°C | 15.1°C | 5.0 | 57 | 8 | 0% |
| February | 15.5°C | 8.7°C | 14.8°C | 5.8 | 48 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 17.3°C | 10.2°C | 15.1°C | 6.1 | 52 | 7 | 1% |
| April | 19.1°C | 11.9°C | 15.8°C | 7.3 | 41 | 7 | 1% |
| May | 22.2°C | 14.7°C | 17.2°C | 8.6 | 25 | 4 | 17% |
| Junebest | 26.2°C | 18.3°C | 19.5°C | 11.3 | 9 | 1 | 67% |
| Julybest | 29.1°C | 21.0°C | 21.9°C | 12.6 | 1 | 0 | 96% |
| Augustbest | 29.2°C | 21.5°C | 23.3°C | 10.9 | 4 | 1 | 98% |
| September | 25.9°C | 18.8°C | 21.6°C | 8.1 | 24 | 3 | 64% |
| October | 22.1°C | 15.5°C | 19.4°C | 5.8 | 58 | 7 | 13% |
| November | 18.0°C | 11.9°C | 17.2°C | 5.2 | 72 | 7 | 1% |
| DecemberSelected | 15.6°C | 9.8°C | 15.8°C | 4.5 | 69 | 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
- Sea
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A little more detail
Torremolinos in December FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Torremolinos hot in December?
Torremolinos is mild in December: the average daytime high is 15.6°C and nights average 9.8°C. Days over 25°C are rare in December.
Can you swim in the sea in Torremolinos in December?
The sea around Torremolinos averages 15.8°C in December, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 15°C to 17°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Torremolinos in December?
Torremolinos sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 69 mm of rain in a typical December. The wettest December between 1991 and 2020 was 1996 (243 mm) and the driest was 1994 (1 mm).
How sunny is Torremolinos in December?
Torremolinos gets around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day in December out of 9.5 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Torremolinos compare with the UK in December?
Torremolinos is on average 7.9°C warmer than London by day in December (15.6°C against 7.7°C).
What is the hottest December on record in Torremolinos?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day in Torremolinos reached 21.7°C on 2018-12-02, and the coldest night dropped to 2.9°C on 1994-12-26.
How much warmer is Torremolinos than London in December?
The average daytime high is 15.6°C, compared with 7.7°C in London, a difference of 7.9°C. That makes Torremolinos a milder option for spending time outside, but it does not turn December into summer: evenings still call for warm layers.
Is December a good choice for a short break?
It can be, particularly if you want milder weather without a long flight. The flight from London is about 2 h 48 min. Keep expectations centred on walks and sunny spells, with flexible plans for rain rather than a swimming holiday.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Torremolinos. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.3 km from that point. 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