December is a very cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Galicia, and not recommended. December is too cold for swimming in Galicia for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Galicia in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
The average maximum temperature in Galicia in December is 13°. The average maximum temperature is 15° in the previous month and 12° in the next month.
The average temperature in Galicia in December is 9°. The average temperature ranges is 11° in the previous month and 9° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Galicia in December is 6°. The minimum temperature is 7° in the previous month and 6° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Galicia in December are 9.1 and there are 3.1 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in Galicia in December is typically 1.6 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Galicia in December is 16.5° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.
The average total rainfall in Galicia in December is 2cm and on average there are 14.2 rainy days in December making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Galicia in December is 9° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 11° in the previous month and 8° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Galicia in December is typically 95.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 95.8% in the previous month and 95.2% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Galicia in December is typically 83.5%. The average relative humidity is 83.7% in the previous month and 84.2% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Galicia in December is typically 21kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 22kmh in the previous month and 22kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Galicia in December is typically 11kmh. The average wind speed is 10kmh in the previous month and 11kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Galicia in December is from the South West.