Rabat weather in December (Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer, Morocco)

Is December a good time to explore Rabat weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Rabat usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Rabat in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 183 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rabat. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rabat, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 183 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Morocco in December

Find out more about the weather in Morocco and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Rabat, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rabat.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Morocco? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Morocco. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.