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Ibiza in December

Mild winter

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026 · Spain guide

The short answer

December is a below-average month in Ibiza.

December is quiet and mild, with a local Christmas and empty beaches for long walks.

5/10 overall9–17°CLow crowds€€
Weather5/10
Crowds8.5/10
Prices€€
Events4/10

December in detail

What December actually feels like

Weather
9–17°C
Mild, around 17°C, with some rain.
Crowds
Low
Quiet, apart from the holidays.
Prices
€€
Off-season rates.

+Calm, local Christmas.

–Few flights and limited opening.

My tip for December

Check flight routes, many direct connections stop for winter.

  • Walking
  • Local Christmas

How December compares

Against the other eleven months

10th of 12 overall in Ibiza, 10th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Ibiza

Plan around

What’s on in Ibiza in December

Winter closures

November–March

Most clubs, beach bars and many hotels close, and flights are reduced.

Not set on December?

Months I'd choose over December

Weather

Weather in Ibiza in December

In December Ibiza averages a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with about 52 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C); the wettest month is September.

Average high
17°C
63°F
Average low
9°C
48°F
Precipitation
52 mm
Wet days
6

Climate data: AEMET (Ibiza Airport). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Ibiza in December: the questions people ask

Is December a good time to visit Ibiza?
December is a below-average month in Ibiza. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Ibiza overall (10 for weather, 4 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Calm, local Christmas. The main downside: Few flights and limited opening.
What is the weather like in Ibiza in December?
Average highs are around 17°C and lows around 9°C. Expect about 52 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Mild, around 17°C, with some rain. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C).
Is Ibiza crowded in December?
Crowds are low. Quiet, apart from the holidays. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Ibiza in December?
Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Off-season rates. The best-value month is January.
When is the best time to visit Ibiza?
In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (December ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

Still going to Ibiza in December?

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — few flights and limited opening.

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