Benidorm in December: weather, sea and travel tips
Is December a good time to visit?
December in Benidorm suits a short seaside break if walking matters more than beach warmth. Days average +16 °C and nights +12 °C, making evenings outdoors cool.
Weather in December
Early, mid and late December have similar average daytime temperatures. This gives little reason to choose one part of the month over another.
- Water
- +17 °C
- Daytime air
- +16 °C
- Night-time air
- +12 °C
Early, mid or late December?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 December | +17 °C | +12 °C | +17 °C |
| 11–20 December | +16 °C | +12 °C | +17 °C |
| 21–31 December | +16 °C | +11 °C | +16 °C |
Water in December
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +17 °C for the month. It averages +17 °C in the first ten days and +16 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Benidorm.
Rainfall in December
In December, the average is 5 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 2 to 10 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
November, December or January: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | +19 °C | +15 °C | +19 °C |
| December | +16 °C | +12 °C | +17 °C |
| January | +15 °C | +10 °C | +15 °C |
November has warmer days than December. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather. December has warmer days than January. January offers cooler conditions for walks.
The annual charts for Benidorm compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at December, see the December charts and archive by year.
Things to do in December
- In dry weather, the Balcón del Mediterráneo offers coastal views. The upper terrace avoids the steep steps down to the lower section.
- The Poniente promenade runs from Elche Park beside the beach. Its colourful curves offer a different view of Benidorm from the narrow streets of the old centre.
- For a rainy spell, the Boca del Calvari museum on Paseo de la Carretera is an indoor option. Exhibitions change, so the current theme and visiting hours are worth checking before a visit.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.