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

What can you expect from the weather in Essaouira during December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Essaouira the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Essaouira in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

With around 199 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Essaouira. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Essaouira, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 199 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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 Essaouira in December?

For visitors traveling to Essaouira, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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