Madrid in December
Festive Madrid with crisp winter air.
The short answer
December is one of the best months to visit Madrid.
December brings Christmas lights, decorated streets and a lively festive atmosphere. Temperatures are chilly, but Madrid’s restaurants, bars and cultural attractions make winter city exploring easy.
8/10 overall4–11°CModerate crowds$$ (Moderate)
Weather6.5/10
Crowds7.5/10
Prices7.5/10
Events9.5/10
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 4–11°C
- Chilly, with crisp winter air
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate — festive holiday crowds
- Prices
- $$ (Moderate)
- Moderate
+Festive energy + low daytime heat
–Cold nights + holiday crowds
My tip for December
Visit the Christmas markets and central streets after dark when the festive atmosphere is at its best.
- Christmas atmosphere
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Madrid, 9th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Festive energy + low daytime heat
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