Barcelona the capital city of Catalonia in Spain offers its visitors excellent architecture, beautiful places at the sea and marvelous historic sights to visit. If you are thinking of touring this great city, then you are most likely inquiring on whether December is an ideal time to do so. Here is some information about how and why we should use the opportunities and potential problems during the period of visiting Barcelona in this month.
Pros of coming to Barcelona in December
Mild Weather: Barcelona is one of the European cities that do not suffer from the harshest December weather conditions; thus, it might be a great place to visit for o у
Festive Atmosphere: December is one of the marked months due to the”.”function” of Christmas and New year holidays. Most part of Barcelona is adorned with beautiful decorations, filled with people and astonishing lights to make everybody feel like it’s magician time.
Less Crowded: However, Barcelona in December is usually not as crowded as it is during the summer high season.. You can also visit some those tourists hotspot like Park Güell or Sagrada Familia without standing in long lines.
Lower Prices: When we are traveling such places during the December months, cost of accommodation and flights tend to be lesser than what they are during summer holidays. It may be the most advantageous time to visit Barcelona if one is so much concerned with the cost.
Last modified on November 6, 2019, based on visitor traffic to Barcelona in December 2018.
Weather Variability: Therefore, overall, the climate in Barcelona is normally warm but there aren’t big fluctuations; it may rain from time to time besides the nights are usually cold. Become adjusted to weather changes and dress appropriately to those changes.
Reduced Daylight: December experiences shorter days therefore you will spend less time visiting attractions outdoors. See to it and try to schedule your day to visit certain features when it is still dark.
Business Closures: There may be some variations or even shutdown of transactions in some of the shops, restaurants and attractions at this times as Christmas and New Year Day for instance. One has to ensure that he or she checks on the opening time and avoid being let down.
Sunset Timings: Since Barcelona has early evening, one should mention that many of the views of the city at night and the beach might be better for the daytime. To appreciate the beauty of the city, try to schedule your evening plans.
December is not very popular for events most probably due to the end of the tourism season but some recognised events include:
Barcelona hosts a variety of events and festivals during December, offering unique cultural experiences:
Date
Event
December 25th
Christmas Day
December 31st
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Throughout December
Christmas Fairs (Fira de Santa Llúcia, Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Familia).
Suggested Guidelines for Your Tourism in Barcelona During December
Dress in Layers: Since, at times, the climate is unpredictable it is advisable to dress in multiple layers for one to change when the weather gets cold.
Book Attractions in Advance: If you want to avoid queues and guarantee entrance to some of the locations, consider your booked tickets beforehand in the Internet.
Try Catalan Specialties: Catalan food is what one can expect in a Barcelona food tour. We’ve also learned that the regional foods of the area include paella, tapas and crema catalana so be sure to take the time to taste these.
Explore Christmas Markets: Do not miss the Christmas atmosphere by visiting the traditional Christmas markets. Take a walk and shop for special items while strolling along and trying speciality foods.
Experience New Year’s Eve Festivities: Happy new year’s eve is enjoyed by joining the people of Spain and remaining active during the icon Plaça d’Espanya or the beach of Barcelona fireworks.
Conclusion
The last month of the year might be also an excellent period to travel to Barcelona with no extremely cold weather and, sometimes, people are not as many as during the summer season. Some factors which are important to note are Daily changes in weather conditions and likelihood of some businesses in this outstanding city being closed when you want to visit. Yeah, welcome the Christmas mood, walk through the fabulous markets, and get to know Barcelona’s personality!
