Weather in December in Morocco
Planning a getaway to Morocco this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.For a closer look at conditions across Morocco, refer to the map below.
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 close to 221 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Morocco climate page.
Where to go in Morocco in December
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Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Morocco.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Morocco? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Morocco.
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