In December, when days at home are short and grey, the sun often still shines on the Costa Blanca. A long weekend is enough to try what winter feels like here, and perhaps to see whether you could picture yourself staying longer.
IN SHORT
- According to AEMET’s long-term averages for Alicante (1981–2010), the average daily high in December is 17.7 °C and the low 7.4 °C.
- Alicante-Elche airport has flights all year, and Torrevieja is about 40 minutes away by road, with a direct bus.
- A long weekend is enough to see what an ordinary winter day here feels like.
What is the weather like in December?
According to the long-term averages (1981–2010) of the Spanish state weather service (AEMET) at its Alicante station, in December:
- the average daily high is 17.7 °C and the average low is 7.4 °C;
- there are about 164 hours of sunshine in the month;
- there are on average 3.8 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
These are Alicante averages, not figures measured in Torrevieja, and any single year can differ. Beach days are rare, but a sunny walk or a coffee on a terrace often is not. Bring layers for the evenings.
Getting there for a long weekend
Alicante-Elche airport has year-round flights, according to Torrevieja’s official tourism page, and the town is about 40 minutes away by road, with a direct bus. Check winter schedules with your airline when you book, as frequencies can change by season.
What to do on a December weekend
A long walk along the seafront, lunch in the midday sun, an evening among the town’s lights: that is often enough to sense what an ordinary winter day here might be like. If you would like to see a property or two during your stay, we can arrange the viewings in advance. Get in touch.
ONE PROPERTY FROM OUR LISTINGS
First-line apartment in Torrevieja, by Playa del Acequión
If being close to the sea matters most: this flat is on the front line in Torrevieja, next to Playa del Acequión beach. Photos and details are on the property page.
Sources: AEMET, Alicante standard climate values (1981–2010); official Torrevieja tourism page. Schedules and weather can change, so please check before you travel.
