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Drâa-Tafilalet Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco in December.

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Merzouga Ouarzazate Er Rachidia Imilchil

Considering a trip to Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Drâa-Tafilalet in December

Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco is a region in Morocco. In December, Drâa-Tafilalet experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Imilchil at 9°C (48°F) to pleasant in Merzouga at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Merzouga and -2°C (28°F) in Imilchil.

To explore the conditions in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Merzouga with an average of 5.1 mm (0.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Ifrane with 62 mm (2.4 in).

Explore Drâa-Tafilalet by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Drâa-Tafilalet - and find the best time to visit. (based on Merzouga)

January19°C (66°F) February21°C (70°F) March26°C (79°F) April30°C (86°F) May34°C (93°F) June39°C (102°F) This monthJuly43°C (109°F) August42°C (108°F) September37°C (99°F) October30°C (86°F) November24°C (75°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Drâa-Tafilalet in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Drâa-Tafilalet.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Drâa-Tafilalet

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco?

Temperature range in Drâa-Tafilalet (December)

Precipitation variation in Drâa-Tafilalet (December)

Merzouga

In December Merzouga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.4 mm (0.3 in)
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Merzouga →

Ouarzazate

In December Ouarzazate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
243 hours
248 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Ouarzazate →

Er Rachidia

In December Er Rachidia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
Climate in Er Rachidia →

Imilchil

In December Imilchil generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Imilchil →

Adrouine

In December Adrouine generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Adrouine →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Drâa-Tafilalet in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Merzouga 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 5.1 mm (0.2 in)
Ouarzazate 18°C (64°F) 4°C (39°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Er Rachidia 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 8.2 mm (0.3 in)
Imilchil 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Adrouine 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 5.1 mm (0.2 in)
Midelt 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

Drâa-Tafilalet weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco in December?

In December, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco generally has excellent weather conditions. Merzouga sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco in December?

In Merzouga, the average daytime high in December is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

Does Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco. Merzouga averages only about 5.1 mm (0.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco. Typically, the climate in Merzouga is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide excellent weather in Merzouga. The weather in May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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