Madrid in December
Cold nights and bright days, a crowded market under the arcades, and the annual crush at Sol on the 31st.
Is December a good time to visit Madrid?
December is a middling month in Madrid — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Madrid, from our booking partner.
What’s on in December
- Plaza Mayor Christmas market
- New Year’s Eve in Puerta del Sol
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 Madrid, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Madrid.
Attraction guides in Madrid
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 Madrid?
December is a middling month in Madrid — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Madrid in December?
Madrid sits at roughly 58/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 4 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Madrid in December?
Expect highs around 11°C and lows near 3°C in December, with about 7 wet days across the month.