Spain’s early December ‘puente’ this weekend provides folks the prospect to take a break and journey. But what’s going to the climate be like throughout the nation?
Spain has two public holidays in December which frequently kind a puente (actually that means bridge), permitting employees to take pleasure in an prolonged break earlier than Christmas.
Saturday December sixth is Constitution Day, commemorating December sixth 1978 when hundreds of thousands of Spaniards voted in favour of the nation’s first democratic structure, whereas Monday December eighth is Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
As in 2025 December sixth and eighth fall on a Saturday and Monday respectively, employees in Spain can take pleasure in a three-day weekend. Many take this chance to journey or see household.
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What will the climate be like this lengthy weekend in Spain?
In common phrases, the puente shall be marked by steady climate and unusually gentle temperatures, though fog and low cloud may complicate journey, with some rain in areas.
Looking on the forecast from Aemet, Spain’s state climate company, the consultants predict gentle temperatures for the time of yr that might even break the 20C barrier in some areas.
Posting on X, Aemet states that: “The climate over the December financial institution vacation weekend shall be marked by the presence of an anticyclone. Mild temperatures, with hardly any frost and 20 to 22C in coastal areas. Some rain on Saturday, which can ease off over the next days. Fog will kind: take care when driving.”
😎 El tiempo del puente de diciembre estará marcado por la presencia de un anticiclón.
🌡️ Temperaturas suaves, sin apenas heladas y 20 a 22 °C en zonas costeras.
🌂Algo de lluvia el sábado, que irá a menos en los siguientes días.
😶🌫️Se formarán nieblas: cuidado al volante. pic.twitter.com/iGAFyNCa0G
— AEMET (@AEMET_Esp) December 3, 2025
The puente weekend shall be marked by a big rise in temperatures. Maximum temperatures shall be excessive for December, with values round 20C in coastal areas and between 15 and 18C inland.
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Friday: rain within the northwest
The lengthy weekend will start with rainfall in elements, heaviest in Galicia and on the Cantabrian coast, areas particularly within the early hours of the morning, though it’s going to ease off within the afternoon besides in Galicia, the place it may intensify.
Rain can be anticipated in western Castilla y León, Extremadura and elements of Andalusia and Castile-La Mancha.
Saturday and Sunday: fog and drizzle
On Saturday, a climate entrance will proceed to convey rain to Galicia and the Cantabrian coast, though it is going to be much less widespread.
In different areas, comparable to Extremadura, Madrid, Castile-La Mancha and Andalusia, there could also be drizzle related to low cloud and fog.
Sunday would be the cloudiest day, with overcast skies and protracted fog lowering visibility.
These situations may also proceed on Monday, the final day of the lengthy weekend.
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