Seville in December
Mild by European winter standards, with festive lights.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026 · Spain guide
The short answer
December is a good time to visit Seville.
December is mild compared with most of Europe, and Seville puts up elaborate Christmas lights along Calle Tetuán and around the cathedral, making for pleasant evening walks even in winter.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 7–17°C
- Mild for winter, with occasional rain
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Low to moderate, rising over the Christmas–New Year week
- Prices
- €€
- Moderate — rises over the holiday week
+Mild winter weather + Christmas lights
–Rain is still common, and the holiday week gets busier
My tip for December
Visit before 20 December for a quieter, still-festive version of the city, and expect the final week to book up fast.
- Christmas lights
- Mild winter sun
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Seville, 6th for weather, 6th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Seville in December
In December Seville averages a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 77 mm of rain or snow over 7 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 36°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 17°C
- 63°F
- Average low
- 7°C
- 45°F
- Precipitation
- 77 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: Agencia Estatal de Meteorologia. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Seville in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Seville?
- December is a good time to visit Seville. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Seville overall (6 for weather, 6 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Mild winter weather + Christmas lights. The main downside: Rain is still common, and the holiday week gets busier.
- What is the weather like in Seville in December?
- Average highs are around 17°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 77 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Mild for winter, with occasional rain. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 36°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C).
- Is Seville crowded in December?
- Crowds are low–moderate. Low to moderate, rising over the Christmas–New Year week. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Seville in December?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Moderate — rises over the holiday week. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Seville?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (December ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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Mild winter weather + Christmas lights
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