Weather in Morocco in December

December climate overview

Daytime highs across Morocco in December run from 18.8°C (Marrakech) to 20.8°C (Agadir). Even in Agadir only 7% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 8.2°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Marrakech fall to 1°C or below.

Rainfall in December

Expect around 4 rainy days (1 mm or more) in December, with Agadir the driest (4 days) and Marrakech the wettest (5 days). The wettest December at Agadir between 1991 and 2020 was 1996 with 271 mm; the driest was 2011 with 0 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 17.7°C around Morocco in December. That is cold for swimming without a wetsuit.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 10.0 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

December against the rest of the year in Morocco

December is the 11th warmest month of the twelve in Morocco. It is 2.8°C cooler than November and 1.0°C cooler in January. The hottest month here is July (34°C) and the coolest January (19°C).

Which part of Morocco in December?

• Most sunshine: Agadir, 6.5 h a day.
• Driest: Agadir, about 4 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Agadir, 18°C.
• Hottest: Agadir, 21°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Marrakech, 19°C.

What to pack for Morocco in December

Based on the averages: light layers - warm in the sun, cooler in the shade; a warm layer for evenings, when it drops to around 8°C; a light waterproof for the odd shower.

Similar weather elsewhere in December

Within 1.5°C of Morocco's December daytime average: Gran Canaria (21°C, sea 21°C), La Gomera (21°C, sea 21°C), Hanoi (21°C), Tenerife (21°C, sea 21°C), Bermuda (21°C, sea 22°C). See the full ranking for December.

Agadir is the better choice for warmth

Agadir is the warmer option, with daytime temperatures averaging 21°C and nights around 12°C. That makes it a good choice if you want to spend time outside without the sharper evening chill of Marrakech. Light clothing may be comfortable in the middle of the day, but keep a jumper or jacket ready as temperatures fall. The catch is the sea: at 18°C, it is better suited to travellers who tolerate cool water than those expecting a warm swim. With 4 rainy days on average, leave some flexibility in your plans. Choose Agadir for milder weather, not for a guarantee of hot beach days.

Marrakech works well by day, but pack for cold evenings

Marrakech averages 19°C by day, making December a reasonable choice if you prefer being outdoors without strong heat. The bigger consideration is the drop to 5°C at night. A light daytime outfit alone will not cover the whole day: bring a warm layer and long trousers for evenings, and expect early outings to feel cool. There are 5 rainy days on average, so a waterproof jacket is sensible too. Compared with Agadir, the daytime difference is modest, but the night-time difference matters much more for packing and comfort. Pick Marrakech if mild afternoons appeal and cold evenings are not a drawback.