Barcelona in December
Cool and calm until the cathedral Christmas market opens, after which weekend numbers climb again through the holidays.
Is December a good time to visit Barcelona?
December is a middling month in Barcelona — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Barcelona, from our booking partner.
What’s on in December
- Fira de Santa Llúcia Christmas market
- New Year’s Eve
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Barcelona, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Barcelona.
Attraction guides in Barcelona
The best day and hour for each monument, and when it is calmest across the year, not only in December.
Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Barcelona?
December is a middling month in Barcelona — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Barcelona in December?
Barcelona sits at roughly 56/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 10 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Barcelona in December?
Expect highs around 15°C and lows near 7°C in December, with about 5 wet days across the month.