Things to do in Palencia in December

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Overview

December is a good time to visit Palencia. The weather is usually cold with a gentle breeze, with temperatures ranging from 33—49°F (1—9°C).

Palencia has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your December trip to Palencia. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to December. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Palencia in December. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout December, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Palencia in December

Top experiences in December
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Holidays in Palencia in December
December
  • Constitution Day (December 6)
  • Immaculate Conception (December 8)
  • Christmas Eve (December 24)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • Feast of the Holy Family (December 29)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Palencia in December

Temperatures on an average day in Palencia in December

The average temperature in Palencia in December for a typical day ranges from a high of 49°F (9°C) to a low of 33°F (1°C). Some would describe it as cold with a gentle breeze.

For comparison, the hottest month in Palencia, July, has days with highs of 85°F (29°C) and lows of 56°F (13°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 47°F (8°C) and lows of 31°F (-0°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Palencia in December based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in December
49°F
highs
33°F
lows

General weather summary

Cold with a gentle breeze
Feels like
23%
Chance of rain
0.073 in
Amount
13.4 mph
Wind speed
91%
Humidity
9.2 hrs
Daylight length
8:37 AM
Sunrise
5:48 PM
Sunset
36%
Cloud cover
Jacket
What to wear
What to wear in December
With an average high of 49°F (9°C) and a low of 33°F (1°C), it generally feels cold with a gentle breeze. With that in mind, most people would dress in something warm like a jacket
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Best attractions for Palencia in December

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Palencia has to offer for travelers in December, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Palencia that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Palencia for December.
Catedral de San Antolín
1. Catedral de San Antolín
4.6
(3386)
Cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
Cristo Del Otero
2. Cristo Del Otero
4.5
(2299)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Cement 69-foot statue of Jesus Christ by Victorio Macho in 1931 standing over a chapel & museum.
Cave of the French
3. Cave of the French
4.5
(1277)
Visitor center
Nature & Parks
Iglesia de San Miguel. Palencia.
4. Iglesia de San Miguel. Palencia.
4.6
(836)
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
Plaza Mayor de Palencia
5. Plaza Mayor de Palencia
4.4
(2189)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Monasterio San Andres de Arroyo
6. Monasterio San Andres de Arroyo
4.5
(526)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art
7. Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art
4.6
(144)
Art museum
Museums
Parroquia De San Lazaro
8. Parroquia De San Lazaro
4.3
(740)
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
Monasterio de Santa Clara
9. Monasterio de Santa Clara
4.6
(186)
Monastery
Sights & Landmarks
Diputación Provincial de Palencia
10. Diputación Provincial de Palencia
4.4
(70)
Provincial council
Sights & Landmarks
Museo de Palencia
11. Museo de Palencia
4.0
(6)
Science museum
Museums
Museo del Agua
12. Museo del Agua
4.1
(457)
Museum
Municipal Department of Tourism
Museum beside a canal with rotating exhibits about the history & conservation of water.
San Juan de Baños
13. San Juan de Baños
4.7
(1150)
Basilica
Sights & Landmarks
Puente Mayor
14. Puente Mayor
4.6
(480)
Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art
15. Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art
4.6
(144)
Art museum
Museums
Monasterio De Santa Cruz De Ribas
16. Monasterio De Santa Cruz De Ribas
4.6
(120)
Monastery
Sights & Landmarks

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