Gibraltar
Gibraltar in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Gibraltar in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Gibraltar in December?
- Gibraltar is the warmest of the 7 destinations compared, with highs of 17°C (62°F) in December; Town Area is the coolest at 16°C (60°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Gibraltar in December?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Gibraltar (17°C (62°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
17°
Gibraltar
Coolest
16°
Town Area
Driest
142 mm
East Side
Warmest sea
17°
Gibraltar
Across Gibraltar, December highs run from 16°C (60°F) (Town Area) to 17°C (62°F) (Gibraltar). On average it is 2.5 °C (4 °F) cooler than November. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Gibraltar.
Best places in Gibraltar in December
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 17° | 11° | 146 mm | 17° | 60 |
| Reclamation Areas | 17° | 11° | 146 mm | 17° | 60 |
| Upper Town | 17° | 11° | 145 mm | 17° | 59 |
| Sandpits | 17° | 11° | 145 mm | 17° | 59 |
| Europa Point | 16° | 11° | 144 mm | 17° | 58 |
| Town Area | 16° | 11° | 143 mm | 17° | 56 |
| East Side | 16° | 10° | 142 mm | 17° | 56 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Gibraltar in December?
Average daytime highs range from 16° in Town Area to 17° in Gibraltar.
Can you swim in Gibraltar in December?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Gibraltar at about 17°.