Barcelona in December

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December at Barcelona is 14°C by day and 9°C at night, with 4 rainy days and about 7 hours of sun a day. 14C max, 4 rainy days.

Where to stay Barcelona · 12–19 Dec 2026 Things to do tours and tickets in Barcelona

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The numbers

Daily high	14°C
Nightly low	9°C
Feels like, afternoon	11°C
Rainy days	4 · 42 mm
Humidity	78%
Sunshine	7.4 h/day
Daylight	9.1 h/day
Crowds	80 / 100, higher is quieter

Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.

Public holidays in December

Holidays crowd a place out and push fares up around them; they count toward the crowd score above.

What to pack

Warm layers for the evenings, which drop to about 9°C.
Humidity averages 78%; breathable fabrics dry faster.

Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.

Before you go

Cost of living	moderate — prices run about 65% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025)
Currency	Q4916
Languages	Spanish, Galician, Basque, Catalan
Plugs	Type C and F, 230 V
Driving	On the right
Emergency	112, 061, 091
Calling code	+34
Travel advice	No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-08-12

Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to … More.

Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.

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