Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly

Is December 2026 a good month to visit Ibiza?

Calm — the typical December day in Ibiza is calmer than 90% of its year.

The weather is the trade-off here, not the crowds.

Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Ibiza's own year — not a headcount.

December is Ibiza with the crowds gone — Calm on 30 of 31 days and never busier than Lively, mild and showery, around 17°C / 63°F.

Yes. December in Ibiza is Calm on the typical day, and not one of the 31 days in our window is crowded enough to call Busy. Expect around 17 °C by day, with rain on about 5 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Cruise ships call on 1 of the 31 days. Early December is the month's quietest stretch in Ibiza — the typical day at 10%, against 28% in late December. The crush is at the famous calas at midday; the quiet is at the rural north. The calmest day is Tuesday 1 December, the busiest Sunday 27 December.

In short, a genuinely good window to pick.

Among the 12 months we forecast for Ibiza, December ranks 9th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Sun 27 Dec, busier than 40% of the year; its lightest is Tue 1 Dec at 10%.

Crowds
Calm · 30/31, none busy
30 calm · 1 lively
Weather
17°C / 63°F
rain ~5 days
Value
Best value of the year
a genuinely good window to pick

You won't need skip-the-line tickets here — that's rather the point. A month like this is the one for the longer visit — the guided walk, the food tour, the day out of town, with room and time to enjoy them. see what's on →

What to pack for Ibiza in December

Nothing extreme to plan around — rain on 5 of 31 days.

A pair of worn walking trainers, seen from above
rain on 5 of 31 days Comfortable walking shoes

The one thing you wear all day, every day of the trip.

See walking shoes →
Two people walking under one umbrella in the rain
showers arrive without warning Compact umbrella

A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.

See umbrellas →

How busy is Ibiza in December?

It's quiet right through December — no crowded stretch to plan around.

Ships call on 1 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 922 guests — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.

The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 10% of the year and its heaviest at 40%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 9 hours.

Any day works. There is no need to plan your dates around the crowds.
CalmLivelyBusyPacked⚓ ships in port · % = busier than this share of the year · tap any day for its full forecast
Best daysTue 1 · Wed 2 · Thu 3 — Any day works. There is no need to plan your dates around the crowds.
Tue 01 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Tue 1 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 02 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Wed 2 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 03 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Thu 3 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 04 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Fri 4 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 05 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Sat 5 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 06 Dec Calm busier than 29% of days here · Spain public holiday
WhySpain public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Sun 6 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Spain public holiday. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 07 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Mon 7 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 08 Dec Calm busier than 30% of days here · Spain public holiday
WhySpain public holiday; Italy public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Tue 8 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Spain public holiday; Italy public holiday. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 09 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Wed 9 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 10 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Thu 10 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 11 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Fri 11 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 12 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Sat 12 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 13 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Sun 13 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 14 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Mon 14 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 15 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Tue 15 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 16 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Wed 16 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 17 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Thu 17 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 18 Dec Calm busier than 10% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Fri 18 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 19 Dec Calm busier than 17% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Sat 19 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 20 Dec Calm busier than 17% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Sun 20 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 21 Dec Calm busier than 20% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Mon 21 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 22 Dec Calm busier than 20% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Tue 22 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 23 Dec Calm busier than 27% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Wed 23 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 24 Dec Calm busier than 28% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Thu 24 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 25 Dec Calm busier than 38% of days here · Spain public holiday
WhySpain public holiday; UK public holiday; Germany public holiday; Netherlands public holiday; Italy public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Fri 25 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Spain public holiday; UK public holiday; Germany public holiday. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 26 Dec Calm busier than 37% of days here · Spain public holiday
WhySpain public holiday; Germany public holiday; Netherlands public holiday; Italy public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Sat 26 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Spain public holiday; Germany public holiday; Netherlands public holiday. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 27 Dec Lively busier than 40% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Explora II — guest capacity 922

Record Ibiza on Sun 27 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 922 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 28 Dec Calm busier than 29% of days here · UK public holiday
WhyUK public holiday; Germany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Mon 28 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: UK public holiday; Germany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 29 Dec Calm busier than 28% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Tue 29 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 30 Dec Calm busier than 28% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Wed 30 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 31 Dec Calm busier than 28% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Ibiza on Thu 31 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2026-12-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

How does January compare? →

Which week of December is quietest in Ibiza?

Early
Calm
10%
Mid
Calm
10%
Late
Calm
28%

Early December is the month's quietest stretch in Ibiza — the typical day at 10%, against 28% in late December.

The upside of a quiet December

No queues to skip, and nothing to book ahead — that's the whole point.

See Ibiza's whole year →

December weather in Ibiza

Mild — around 17°C / 63°F, with a light jacket for the evenings, with rain on about 5 days. Daylight is short, about 9 hours, so plan the big sights for the middle of the day.

This is the value month: no need to book far ahead, and the freedom to change plans on the day is part of what you're getting.

Compare January →

More about Ibiza in December

Based on: Spain's public holidays · school vacations across Germany and the Netherlands · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.

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