December is not one of the recommended months for Cádiz
The months the guide recommends are May and June.
In December, the average high is 16.9 °C and the low 10.9 °C. It rains 8.1 days (Cádiz, AEMET 1981-2010); that station does not publish sun hours.
Compared with the recommended months, December has a lower average high (16.9 °C against 23.7 °C), more rainy days (8.1 against 2.1), lower hotel occupancy (39% against 65%), and lower average hotel rates (€98 against €132).
- Weather
- High 16.9 °C · low 10.9 °C · 8.1 rainy days
- Hotel occupancy
- 39% (yearly average: 59%)
- Daylight
- 08:30 to 18:11 (9 h 41 min)
- Public holidays
- 3
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The weather in Cádiz in December
AEMET climate normals (1981-2010) from the Cádiz station: averages over many years, not a forecast. The station may be far from the destination, so it is a reference rather than an exact measure.
December against the rest of the year
| December | Recommended months (average) | Year (average) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 16.9 | 23.7 | 21.7 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 8.1 | 2.1 | 4.3 |
In November, the average high is 19.6 °C with 7.2 rainy days; in January, 16.0 °C with 6.9 rainy days.
All 12 months
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 16.0 | 16.8 | 18.8 | 19.9 | 22.1 | 25.3 | 27.7 | 27.9 | 26.3 | 23.4 | 19.6 | 16.9 |
| Avg. low (°C) | 9.4 | 10.7 | 12.3 | 13.7 | 16.2 | 19.5 | 21.4 | 22.0 | 20.3 | 17.3 | 13.4 | 10.9 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 6.9 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 8.1 |
AEMET climate normals at the Cádiz station, 1981-2010. Source: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales ↗
Hotel occupancy and rates in Cádiz in December
Hotel occupancy by beds was 39% in December 2025. The yearly average was 59%; the busiest month was August (83%) and the quietest, January (38%).
The average daily rate (ADR) was €98 per occupied room per night in December 2025, against €121 for the year on average.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy (%) | 38 | 45 | 51 | 56 | 63 | 67 | 78 | 83 | 75 | 64 | 49 | 39 |
| Average rate (€) | 81 | 91 | 111 | 112 | 122 | 142 | 170 | 186 | 143 | 111 | 86 | 98 |
INE data for the Cádiz city tourist point, hotels only. It is a statistical average of the hotels there, not a booking price.
Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025) ↗ · Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025) ↗
Where to stay in Cádiz in December
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Sunrise and sunset in Cádiz in December
On 15 December the sun rises at 08:30 and sets at 18:11 (local time): 9 h 41 min of daylight.
For comparison: on 15 June there are 14 h 39 min of daylight and on 15 December, 9 h 41 min.
Astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates (NOAA solar equations). It can be off by a couple of minutes.
Public holidays in December 2026
Public holidays in the 2026 work calendar that apply to Cádiz (Andalusia):
- Monday, December 7: Monday after Constitution Day (national)
- Tuesday, December 8: Immaculate Conception (national)
- Friday, December 25: Christmas Day (national)
Local holidays, up to two per municipality, are set by each town council and published in the regional or provincial official gazette: they are not included here.
Cádiz in December: what the guide says
Opening hours, seasonal rules and events for this month that the Cádiz guide already covers. The sources are in the guide.
- Torre Tavira: open 10:00 to 18:00 by appointment with limited capacity; the last entry is one hour before closing.
- Torre Tavira: closed on 25 December.
- Santa Catalina Castle: free entry, open 11:00 to 19:00.
- For your bag: a light waterproof jacket from November to February.
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Cádiz month by month
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Sources for this page
Weather: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales, Cádiz station, 1981-2010. Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025). Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025). Public holidays: BOE, list of public holidays for 2026. Daylight: astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates. Opening hours, rules and events: the Cádiz guide and its sources.
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