Marrakesh weather in December (Marrakech-Tensift-Haouz, Morocco)

What can you expect from the weather in Marrakesh during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Marrakesh the weather in December is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 6°C.

Marrakesh in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 5 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 221 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Marrakesh climate page with graphs.

 

Marrakesh, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 31 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 221 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 71%  

Where to go in Morocco in December

Find out more about the weather in Morocco in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Marrakesh in December?

For visitors traveling to Marrakesh, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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