What's the weather like in Estepona in December
Temperature
And so winter comes to Estepona with lower temperatures, a few mountain winds and a healthy amount of rain, as part of the typical coastal winter in Spain. The average temperature slides down to 14°C (58°F), with the higher end expected to barely reach 16°C in December. The nights and rainy days keep the lower end at 12°C on average, and humidity is constant at 77%, with tolerable dew points.
Sunshine Hours
The days are shorter, with up to just 6 hours of sunshine, and chances of full-on sunny days drops to 22% on average, significantly less than in the previous month of November. Chances of clouds are relatively low at 26%, while chances of rain go up to 37% on average.
Rainfall
Rainfall is quite abundant in December, managing to stay around the 100mm mark on average, over the course of 14 days. Basically, half of December is chilly and wet, while the other half serves a mixture of grey and bright blue winter skies. We also strongly recommend that you bring an umbrella, as the rain in December tends to be quite persistent and covering longer periods of time during the day.
Wind
Chances of windy days increase to 59% on average, with speeds of 2.5m/s, so expect plenty of gusts throughout the month, particularly on the third and fourth week. This setting might also favour some winter storms, along with cool and choppy waters.
Sea Temperature
The sea temperature drops to a more uncomfortable 17°C (63°F), as the southern currents withdraw to the African continent, and the cold season finally takes a hold of the waters as well. We obviously do not recommend swimming at this point in time, but the Mediterranean is a wonderful sight to behold even at time of the year.
Estepona Hotels for December
Belen Beach 3
Belen Beach 3 is one of the few beachfront properties to try out even during the winter. It's just 100 yards from the superb El Saladillo Beach, Costa del Sol's most coveted Blue Flag beach, between Marbella and beautiful Estepona. The colourful houses feature a private garden, with a furnished terrace which also includes sunbeds. The holiday home features three bedrooms and four bathrooms, including a fully equipped kitchen and private balcony, and there is a large selection of seafood restaurants and cafes within walking distance from this complex.
Bars and Restaurants
La Pepa and Duende Room
The port is home to many music bars (known as "early nightclubs"). Such as La Pepa and Duende Room, which feature live music and dancing, and they're not usually busy before 1am, usually closing their doors at 5am.
Things to do in Estepona in December
Watchtowers and Landmarks
There are numerous watchtowers along the coast, and if you've had enough of Estepona's historical centre, you can easily go out and explore the neighbouring shoreline for these precious landmarks. Some of them have Moorish origins, while some date back from the Christian re-conquest, but all serve the purpose of looking out for invaders from the South. They have survived many centuries with great strength, and continue to stand tall to this day. Estepona has seven of these towers, so you're definitely in for a treat!
Bullfighting
Whether or not you agree with the sport, getting to know a little bit more about Spain's bullfighting tradition should definitely be an option if you're visiting Costa del Sol. On the outskirts of Estepona you'll find four museums, one of which has an impressive collection of bullfighting memorabilia, part of a colourful spectacle. Of course, the ring is still used for its original purpose, and you can see the underground passages from the museum, the doors, the rope and the pulley systems used to control the bulls. You'll notice the resemblance to the gladiator pits beneath the Roman theatre at Medina.
La Ermita del Calvario
Also outside of town, on the inland side, you'll also find La Ermita del Calvario, a hermitage building from the early 19th century, with records dating back to 1829. It is believed to have been first built for the lepers who were sent out of town, but since 1875, this hermitage has been declared a sacred building. You can also pop by the tourist office in town and ask for directions for Casares, one of the most charming Andalusian towns on this coastline, a typical white-walled settlement set on a hillside.
