December is a very cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Basque Country, and not recommended. December is too cold for swimming in Basque Country for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Basque Country in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather.
Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
The average maximum temperature in Basque Country in December is 13°. The average maximum temperature is 16° in the previous month and 13° in the next month.
The average temperature in Basque Country in December is 9°. The average temperature ranges is 12° in the previous month and 9° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Basque Country in December is 6°. The minimum temperature is 9° in the previous month and 6° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Basque Country in December are 9 and there are 2.5 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in Basque Country in December is typically 1.3 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Basque Country in December is 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.
The average total rainfall in Basque Country in December is 5.4cm and on average there are 15 rainy days in December making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Basque Country in December is 7° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 10° in the previous month and 7° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Basque Country in December is typically 89.7%. The maximum relative humidity is 90.2% in the previous month and 90% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Basque Country in December is typically 74.6%. The average relative humidity is 74.3% in the previous month and 75.3% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Basque Country in December is typically 21kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 22kmh in the previous month and 21kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Basque Country in December is typically 10kmh. The average wind speed is 10kmh in the previous month and 9kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Basque Country in December is from the South-Southeast.
