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Monachil Weather in December

Monachil in December

The short of it: Monachil in December averages a high of 13 °C (55 °F) and a low of 3 °C (37 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 9 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 13° · low 3° · rain 59 mm · daylight 9 h 37 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & April

Thirty years of records give Monachil an average December high of 13°, a low of 3° and some 59 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 13°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 59 mm.

The sun is up for about 9 h 37 min in mid-December, 30 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, Monachil runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Cenes de la Vega, 3 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Monachil, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 37 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Cenes de la VegaAndalusia3 km N13°3°59 mm
Huétor VegaAndalusia3 km WNW14°4°54 mm
ZubiaAndalusia4 km WSW14°4°56 mm
OgíjaresAndalusia6 km WSW14°4°56 mm
GójarAndalusia7 km WSW14°4°56 mm
ArmillaAndalusia8 km W15°4°52 mm
GranadaAndalusia9 km NW15°4°52 mm
Churriana de la VegaAndalusia10 km W15°4°52 mm

The Almanac · Monachil Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 13°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 59 mm.

Climate of Monachil by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January12°1°47 mm12 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
February13°2°44 mm13 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
March17°4°55 mm13 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April19°7°45 mm14 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°10°32 mm12 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°14°11 mm12 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
July34°17°2.0 mm12 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
August34°17°5.0 mm11 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦
September28°13°22 mm10 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October22°9°47 mm11 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
November15°5°56 mm12 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦
December13°3°59 mm12 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Monachil in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Monachil in December?

Days average 13 °C (55 °F) and nights 3 °C (37 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 13°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 59 mm.

Is December a good time to visit Monachil?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and April.

How long are the days in Monachil in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 37 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 42 min.

Does it snow in Monachil in December?

Hardly — December nights average 3 °C (37 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Monachil in December?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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