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Averages for Malaga in December

December in Malaga means it is still winter, which means mild weather that is subject to overcast skies, down pours of rain and windy days with nights getting colder still.

For this reason it is advisable to pack some warmer clothes.

The average daily temperature in December reaches 13°C (55°F), reaching highs of 17°C (63°F) and dropping to a minimum average temperature of 9°C (48°F).

December also experiences an average of 5 hours sunshine per day.

With the average temperature of the sea at at of 16°C, you may well find it to be a bit too chilly when compared to the summer months to go for a swim.

The chance of wet weather in December is greater than in the summer months, but still less than November, with the average rainfall of 89 mm over 9 days expected throughout the month.

There is less chance of experiencing foggy weather in December than in the warmer months, with the chances of fog being for 6 days throughout the month.

December in Malaga is outside of peak tourist season, so if you want a hot and sunny holiday, with days spent on the beach and nights spent enjoying Malaga's partying night life, December is not the best time to go to Malaga.

However, if you want a Christmas holiday in a mild climate, that may not be as busy as at other times of the year, December in Malaga may be perfect for you.

New Years Eve in Malaga means a number of lively parties going on throughout Malaga all through the night, and ending with a spectacular firework display.