Barcelona vs Amsterdam

Barcelona and Amsterdam are closely matched in December. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Barcelona sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Amsterdam is cooler at -2°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Amsterdam is the stronger choice in December.

Barcelona reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Amsterdam averages -2°C (28°F) for the high and -14°C (7°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. There is a notable 17°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Barcelona receives approximately 80 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Amsterdam sees 30 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Amsterdam the drier option by 4 rain days and 50 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.