December is the second coolest and wettest month in Gibraltar, followed by January. Although cool, December is still a great time to visit Gibraltar and spending Christmas in the area is a special treat for everyone.
The high temperature for December is usually around 17° (63°) meaning that packing some warmer clothing for your trip is advisable.
The evening low temperatures dip to around 11° (52°) which isn't too cold but will likely require other clothing besides traditional beach wear such as shorts and tee shirts. Long sleeve shirts, pants, and even sweaters and or light jackets may be needed. Visitors are encouraged to check local weather forecasts before their arrival to know what clothing should be brought with them.
On average, there are roughly 10 to 11 rainy days in December with approximately 127mm or 5 inches of accumulated precipitation. A relative humidity of around 75% is the norm for December.
Visitors can expect around 6 hours of sunshine per day for a total of about 180 of sunshine for the month.
The water is generally a little too cool to swim in with an average temperatures being 156 °C (591 °F).
December in Gibraltar is a great month to shop and to visit the many Duty Free and VAT exempt stores that abound here. Visitors can expect to find great deals on just about everything they could want from jewelry to electronics to alcohol.
Another great place to visit to buy souvenirs and gifts is the Gibraltar Crystal Factory. Here they carry on an old tradition of hand blowing glass to create unique, one of a kind pieces that are perfect for gift giving. Each piece that they make is guaranteed to be authentically handmade and comes with a certificate to prove it. Any trip to Gibraltar would be incomplete without a visit to the Gibraltar Crystal Factory.
