Marrakech weather in December
Marrakech in December averages 14°C (57°F), 25 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Marrakech, December is the second coldest, the sixth wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (57°F)
7–20°C · 45–68°F
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7.3 h
hours per day
What is Marrakech like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Marrakech in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 7°C (45°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Marrakech is 3.2°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (63°F).
December in Marrakech is 1.2°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
Daylight in Marrakech in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 6 minutes in Marrakech, rising about 08:24 and setting about 18:30 local time.
No month in Marrakech has less daylight than December.
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Marrakech weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 26 mm |
| February | 14°C / 58°F | 27 mm |
| March | 17°C / 63°F | 36 mm |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 28 mm |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 9 mm |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 3 mm |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 1 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 3 mm |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 14 mm |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 19 mm |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 29 mm |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 25 mm |
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FAQs about Marrakech in December
December climate averages for Marrakech, 1991–2020.
Marrakech averages 14°C (57°F) in December, ranging from about 7°C (45°F) at night to 20°C (68°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 25 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 14°C (57°F) against 13°C (55°F) in January — 1.2°C warmer.
December is 3.2°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to July; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 7.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 6 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Marrakech.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:24 and sunset about 18:30 local time. Both shift across the month.
