Weather in December in Morocco
Considering a trip to Morocco this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Morocco in December?
Morocco offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Agoudal at 9°C to warm in Laayoune at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Laayoune and -2°C in Agoudal.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Foum Mharech with an average of 4.5 mm to high rainfall in Chefchaouene with 132 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Marrakesh enjoys approximately 221 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at December's conditions in Morocco, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Morocco's yearly weather, check out our Morocco climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Morocco?
Marrakesh
In December Marrakesh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Fez
In December Fez generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Essaouira
In December Essaouira generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Merzouga
In December Merzouga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Agadir
In December Agadir generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Morocco.
Is December the best time to visit Morocco?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Morocco with overall perfect weather in Marrakesh. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Marrakesh. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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