Barcelona in December
Atmospheric and festive
The short answer
December is a good time to visit Barcelona.
Christmas markets, lights and Barcelona in festive dress.
7/10 overall6–14°CModerate crowds€€€ (Moderate)
Weather6/10
Crowds7/10
Prices7/10
Events7/10
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 6–14°C
- Cool and often bright early in the month
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Quiet until mid-month, then busier through the holidays
- Prices
- €€€ (Moderate)
- Moderate, spiking between Christmas and New Year
+Mild winter weather and festive atmosphere.
–Cooler and increased demand around the holiday period.
My tip for December
Come in the first two weeks for the atmosphere without the holiday surge in crowds and rates.
- Christmas markets
- Museums
- Food
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Barcelona, 10th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Mild winter weather and festive atmosphere.
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