Madrid · December
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 53°F, low 38°F. Humidity averages 81% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
53° / 38°F
Humidity
81%
Rain days
9/mo
Wind
9 mph
What December feels like in Madrid
Sunrise
09:30
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:50
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Madrid in December
The kit for December in Madrid: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-5° avg high
-3 rain days
Madrid in November →
December
53°F avg high
9 rain days
Best: midday
vs January
+2° avg high
0 rain days
Madrid in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Madrid in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Madrid in December?+
Average high 53°F, average low 38°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Madrid?+
Compared to November (avg high 58°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 50°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Madrid in December?+
Expect about 9 measurable rain days in December, on average.