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Where to go in December

150 European cities, ranked on what December is really like — weather, crowds and fares, from the data.

By ReasonStay editorial team · Updated · How we verify

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Warmest in December: Tenerife, 22 °C highs, 7 rain days; Lanzarote, 20 °C highs, 2 rain days; Funchal (Madeira), 20 °C highs, 11 rain days. Driest in December: Lanzarote, 2 rain days, 20 °C; Alicante, 4 rain days, 18 °C; Valencia, 5 rain days, 17 °C.

December

Warmest in December

Highest average daily high in December (ten-year ERA5 normals), capped at 32 °C.

Majestic view of Mount Teide surrounded by clouds in the Canary Islands. Tenerife Spain. 22 °C highs, 7 rain days Barren volcanic terrain of Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote, Spain under vivid blue skies. Lanzarote Spain. 20 °C highs, 2 rain days A scenic aerial view of Funchal, Madeira with charming red-roofed houses under a bright blue sky. Funchal (Madeira) Portugal. 20 °C highs, 11 rain days Scenic view of Santa Bárbara Castle on Mount Benacantil in Alicante, Spain. Alicante Spain. 18 °C highs, 4 rain days View of the Alcazaba in Málaga, showcasing ancient fortress architecture amidst lush greenery. Málaga Spain. 18 °C highs, 6 rain days Aerial shot of Heraklion Natural History Museum showcasing dinosaur models and urban landscape. Heraklion (Crete) Greece. 17 °C highs, 12 rain days Golden light illuminates St. John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, Malta, highlighting its Baroque architecture. Valletta Malta. 17 °C highs, 9 rain days Explore the futuristic architecture of Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences on a bright day. Valencia Spain. 17 °C highs, 5 rain days
December

Driest in December

Fewest days with at least 1 mm of rain in December, among cities averaging 12 °C or more.

Barren volcanic terrain of Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote, Spain under vivid blue skies. Lanzarote Spain. 2 rain days, 20 °C Scenic view of Santa Bárbara Castle on Mount Benacantil in Alicante, Spain. Alicante Spain. 4 rain days, 18 °C Explore the futuristic architecture of Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences on a bright day. Valencia Spain. 5 rain days, 17 °C Intricate stained glass windows inside Sagrada Familia, Barcelona. Barcelona Spain. 5 rain days, 15 °C Aerial perspective of the picturesque whitewashed buildings in Eivissa, Ibiza with a stunning sea backdrop. Ibiza Spain. 5 rain days, 17 °C View of the Alcazaba in Málaga, showcasing ancient fortress architecture amidst lush greenery. Málaga Spain. 6 rain days, 18 °C Explore the ornamental arches and ceilings of Seville's Real Alcázar, showcasing stunning Mudéjar architecture. Seville Spain. 7 rain days, 17 °C Explore the remarkable architecture of Catania's iconic cathedral in Sicily, showcasing ancient cultural heritage. Catania Italy. 7 rain days, 17 °C
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Lowest fares in December 2026

Lowest fare found in recent flight searches (Aviasales) from London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Stockholm or New York for December 2026. Fares change daily.

Stunning aerial photograph of Riga's historic center and Daugava River skyline in Latvia. Riga Latvia. from €15 · 2 °C Evening view of a busy street in Manchester with historic brick architecture and people walking. Manchester United Kingdom. from €15 · 8 °C Iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa with clear sky and clouds, a must-see landmark. Pisa Italy. from €15 · 12 °C A stunning view of the iconic Milan Cathedral with birds flying against a clear blue sky. Milan Italy. from €16 · 8 °C View of the iconic Piazza del Plebiscito and San Francesco di Paola in Naples, Italy. Naples Italy. from €16 · 14 °C Charming riverside architecture in Gdańsk, showcasing historical buildings and a modern bridge. Gdańsk Poland. from €16 · 4 °C Scenic view of Santa Bárbara Castle on Mount Benacantil in Alicante, Spain. Alicante Spain. from €16 · 18 °C Charming night scene of Warsaw's historic Old Town filled with colorful buildings and lively streets. Warsaw Poland. from €17 · 4 °C

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