December is not one of the recommended months for Doñana and Mazagón
The months the guide recommends are April, May, and October.
In December, the average high is 16.9 °C and the low 7.6 °C. It rains 7.9 days and there are 151 hours of sun (Huelva, Ronda Este, AEMET 1984-2010).
Compared with the recommended months, December has a lower average high (16.9 °C against 24.0 °C), more rainy days (7.9 against 5.4), fewer hours of sun (151 against 254), and lower hotel occupancy (26% against 49%).
- Weather
- High 16.9 °C · low 7.6 °C · 7.9 rainy days
- Hotel occupancy
- 26% (yearly average: 49%)
- Daylight
- 08:34 to 18:12 (9 h 37 min)
- Public holidays
- 3
Activities in Doñana and Mazagón
Donana National Park Guided Tour
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Doñana National Park 4x4 Tour
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Doñana Day Trip
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The weather in Doñana and Mazagón in December
AEMET climate normals (1984-2010) from the Huelva, Ronda Este 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 | 24.0 | 23.9 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 7.9 | 5.4 | 4.3 |
| Hours of sunshine | 151 | 254 | 247 |
In November, the average high is 20.0 °C with 6.3 rainy days; in January, 16.2 °C with 7.1 rainy days.
All 12 months
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 16.2 | 17.8 | 20.7 | 22.0 | 25.2 | 29.0 | 32.7 | 32.4 | 29.4 | 24.9 | 20.0 | 16.9 |
| Avg. low (°C) | 5.9 | 7.0 | 8.8 | 10.3 | 13.2 | 16.6 | 18.9 | 19.1 | 17.3 | 14.1 | 9.8 | 7.6 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 7.1 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 6.0 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 7.9 |
| Hours of sunshine | 165 | 171 | 229 | 255 | 296 | 341 | 366 | 340 | 268 | 211 | 176 | 151 |
AEMET climate normals at the Huelva, Ronda Este station, 1984-2010. Source: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales ↗
Hotel occupancy and rates in Doñana and Mazagón in December
Hotel occupancy by beds was 26% in December 2025. The yearly average was 49%; the busiest month was August (79%) and the quietest, December (26%).
The average daily rate (ADR) was €85 per occupied room per night in December 2025, against €103 for the year on average.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy (%) | 27 | 38 | 32 | 48 | 50 | 63 | 77 | 79 | 65 | 50 | 34 | 26 |
| Average rate (€) | 93 | 63 | 64 | 89 | 88 | 119 | 154 | 178 | 120 | 98 | 80 | 85 |
INE data for the Costa de la Luz de Huelva tourist zone, hotels only. It is a statistical average of the hotels there, not a booking price. This is the figure for the INE tourist zone, not for the town itself.
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 Doñana and Mazagón in December
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Sunrise and sunset in Doñana and Mazagón in December
On 15 December the sun rises at 08:34 and sets at 18:12 (local time): 9 h 37 min of daylight.
For comparison: on 15 June there are 14 h 42 min of daylight and on 15 December, 9 h 37 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 Doñana and Mazagón (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.
Doñana and Mazagón in December: what the guide says
Opening hours, seasonal rules and events for this month that the Doñana and Mazagón guide already covers. The sources are in the guide.
- El Acebuche Visitor Centre: from 16 September to 31 March it is open 8:00 to 15:00 and 16:00 to 19:00. It is closed on 1, 5 and 6 January, 24, 25 and 31 December and during the Romería del Rocío.
- Season to visit the park: MITECO recommends autumn and winter, because there are fewer visitors and temperatures tend to be very pleasant.
More ideas in Doñana and Mazagón
Doñana National Park Sunset Horse Ride
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Doñana National Park Horse Riding Tour
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El Aljarafe & Doñana Horse Riding Tour
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Doñana and Mazagón month by month
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Sources for this page
Weather: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales, Huelva, Ronda Este station, 1984-2010. 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 Doñana and Mazagón guide and its sources.
MITECO · Parque Nacional de Doñana ↗