What to pack for Palma in December
- long sleeves and a warm layer
- a medium jacket
- a packable rain layer
Humidity averages 79%; max daily wind around 17 km/h.
How December compares
Best months in Palma: February–May & October–December. See the full best time to visit Palma guide.
Palma in December: the details
In December, Palma sees average daytime highs of 17°C (62°F) and overnight lows of 10°C (50°F). Rainfall totals roughly 27 mm across 6.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7.9 hours per day with 9.2 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 79%.
In context: December is the 11th-warmest month and the 10th-wettest in Palma. The sunniest month is July (13.7 h/day).
| Metric | December average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F |
| Overnight low | 10°C / 50°F |
| Rainfall | 27 mm over 6.2 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h/day (9.2 h daylight) |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Travel score | 9.1 / 10 |
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Palma, Spain (39.57, 2.65) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Palma in December?
Daytime highs in Palma in December average 17°C (62°F); nights drop to about 10°C.
Does it rain in Palma in December?
Expect around 6.2 rainy days and 27 mm of rainfall in December.
Is December a good time to visit Palma?
December is one of the best months to visit Palma. Overall travel score: 9.1/10. The best months are February–May & October–December.
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