December Weather in Benicarlo, Spain - 2024

Benicarló is a quaint old town and fishing port in Costa del Azahar. It has a series of spectacular beaches and is historically rich with remarkable examples of grand architecture. Benicarló's origins go back to the Middle Ages when it was a little Arab town. In 1246 it was granted the status of town by King Jaime I under the influence of Zaragoza. Initially, it was named Benicastlo. Benicarlo has its own marina with a typical Spanish harbor consisting of fishing boats and private boats. The entrance to the town is not that attractive; as it is a normal working seaside town nevertheless it is an interesting place to visit with historical significance and architectural beauty. It is well known for its oranges and artichokes.

Weather December 2024 in Benicarlo Spain:

Generally, December in Benicarlo will be slightly on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 59°F / 15°C. During this month the air is quite dry. You can expect around 6 rainy days, with on average 1.3 inches / 32 mm of rain during the month of December.
Resonable comfortable (very dry air) with slightly cold temperatures

December weather in Benicarlo Spain

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in December in Benicarlo, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if December is comfortable or humid

Generally, December in Benicarlo will be slightly on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 59°F / 15°C. During this month the air is quite dry. During the night, it will cool down to around 41°F / 5°C.

Benicarlo has some rainy days in December. You can expect around 6 rainy days, with on average 1.3 inches / 32 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for December 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

December weather in Benicarlo Spain in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in December in Benicarlo, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Benicarlo in December

Generally, you can expect in December an average temperature of 59°F / 15°C during the day and an average of 41°F / 5°C during the night. In December, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 71°F / 22°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 26°F / -3°C.

When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 57°F / 14°C. July and August are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 87°F / 31°C. When comparing December with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly lower than November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 64°F / 18°C. And almost equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 57°F / 14°C.

Day and night temperature variation for Benicarlo during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Benicarlo during the year.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, August is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 96°F / 36°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 69°F / 21°C. When comparing December with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. And almost equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 69°F / 21°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Benicarlo each month:

Day and night temperature variation for Benicarlo during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Benicarlo during the year.

- Can you expect rain in December in Benicarlo?

Generally, you can expect about 6 rain days in December, with on average 1.3 inches / 32 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, July is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.2 inches / 5 mmmm. November is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 1.5 inches / 37 mmmm. When comparing December with the month before and after, this is slightly less than November, which sees around 1.5 inches / 37 mm of rain. And slightly more than January, which sees around 1.1 inches / 29 mm of rain

Rain days for Benicarlo during the year.
Rain days for Benicarlo during the year.

If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with around 3 days. April is the month with the most rain days with around 8 days. When comparing December with the month before and after, this is almost equal to November, which sees an average of between 6 and 7 days of rain. And almost equal to January, which sees an average of between 7 and 8 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Benicarlo for December

You can expect in December, the water temperature for Benicarlo to be between 64°F / 18°C and 57°F / 14°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

August has the highest water temperature, with around 80°F / 27°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with around 57°F / 14°C. When comparing the water temperature from December with the month before and after, December has a water temperature slightly lower than November, with a water temperature of around 69°F / 21°C. And slightly more than the water temperature from January, that is an average of between 57°F / 14°C and 59°F / 15°C.

Water temperature for Benicarlo during the year.
Water temperature for Benicarlo during the year.

- Can you expect in December a lot of sunny days in Benicarlo

Generally, you can expect around 10 sunny days in December and around 12 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, March is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with around 12 sunny days. June is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with around 7 sunny days. When comparing December with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to November, with an average of between 10 and 11 sunny days. And almost equal to January, with an average of between 11 and 12 sunny days

The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Benicarlo
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Benicarlo

We have looked at the sunny days in Benicarlo. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. December is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 9 cloudy days. July is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with around 1 cloudy day. When comparing December with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to November, with around 8 cloudy days. And almost equal to January, with an average of between 8 and 9 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in December in Benicarlo?

Generally, December in Benicarlo will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Benicarlo to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). When comparing December with the month before and after, this is more than November, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). And more than January, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air)

Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Benicarlo
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Benicarlo

What to do in Benicarlo Spain in December

Following is a list of the places which are a must-visit when in Benicarlo:

  • Playa del Morrongo is a beautiful beach located next to the Fishing and seaport.
  • San Pedro Church is also known as Chapel of Cristo del Mar. Cristo del Mar was traditionally an object of profound worship in Benicarló. 
  • Casa del Marqués de Benicarló - House of the Marquis is a notable house built in the late 18th century. The house is organized around a large hall and is decorated with unique tiles from the factory of the Count of Aranda.
  • Convento de San Francisco (Convent of St. Francis) was a convent of the Barefoot Franciscan monks and is now home to the town's museum. It has been declared a site of cultural interest.
  • Hermitage of St. Gregory was built in 1677 to thank St. Gregory for finishing a plague of worms. It is 2 km (1.2 Miles) from the town and has the sculpture of Saint Gregory inside made of polychrome wood.

Jardin Del Papagyo is a famous theme park also known as Parrot Garden. It is a must-visit for bird lovers, especially parrots.

Is it humid in Benicarlo Spain in December?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Benicarlo Spain in December. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in December in Benicarlo, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Benicarlo during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of December, you can expect that Benicarlo will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Humidity level for Benicarlo
Humidity level for Benicarlo

Is December a good time to go to Benicarlo Spain?

Trying to answer the question of whether December is a good time to go to Benicarlo is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Benicarlo in December, we can see that it will be on the colder side for most. In December, you can expect it to be slightly on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 59°F / 15°C. Due to the dry air, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will be around 41°F / 5°C.

The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 10 sunny days and 12 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 6 rainy days, with on average 1.3 inches / 32 mm of rain during December. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that December in Benicarlo Spain is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.

Does it rain all day in Benicarlo Spain in December?

In Benicarlo, it does not rain all day in December. You can expect around 6 rainy days, with on average 1.3 inches / 32 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Benicarlo Spain, there are, on average 10 sunny days and 12 partly sunny days in December. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is December the rainiest month in Benicarlo Spain?

December is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Benicarlo, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

April is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 8 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 3 days.

April is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 1.5 inches / 37 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.2 inches / 5 mm of rain.

Is December the most sunniest month in Benicarlo Spain?

December is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Benicarlo, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

March is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 10 sunny days, and 12 partly suny days. June is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While December is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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