Monthly climate guide
Marrakech weather in December
With highs near 19°C (66°F) and lows around 7°C (44°F), December feels mild in Marrakech. Rainfall averages about 25 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 13°C apart.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Jemaa el-Fnaa and Bahia Palace.
- In Marrakech, December is early winter.
- Only 2 months are cooler in Marrakech than December.
Avg high
19°C
66°F
Avg low
7°C
44°F
Rainfall
25 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
57%
relative
Sky
27%
cloud · mostly sunny
Marrakech weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C / 64°F | 5°C / 41°F | 32 mm | 57% | 29% |
| February | 19°C / 66°F | 5°C / 42°F | 23 mm | 56% | 28% |
| March | 22°C / 71°F | 8°C / 46°F | 52 mm | 57% | 36% |
| April | 25°C / 77°F | 10°C / 50°F | 33 mm | 57% | 39% |
| May | 29°C / 85°F | 14°C / 56°F | 18 mm | 50% | 37% |
| June | 33°C / 92°F | 16°C / 61°F | 2 mm | 43% | 23% |
| July | 38°C / 100°F | 20°C / 69°F | 12 mm | 33% | 26% |
| August | 38°C / 101°F | 22°C / 71°F | 8 mm | 32% | 37% |
| September | 33°C / 91°F | 18°C / 64°F | 17 mm | 43% | 30% |
| October | 28°C / 83°F | 15°C / 59°F | 22 mm | 47% | 36% |
| November | 22°C / 71°F | 10°C / 50°F | 64 mm | 56% | 37% |
| December | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 44°F | 25 mm | 57% | 27% |
What to pack for December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is December a good time to visit Marrakech?
Our Marrakech guide recommends: March to May or September to November, avoiding the intense summer heat.
Expect to get lost in the medina at least once — it's part of the experience, and most riads are used to guiding guests in by phone if needed.
Best time to visit Marrakech →Other Morocco cities in December
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Marrakech in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Marrakech?
Yes. December is one of the best months for Marrakech, with highs around 19°C and about 25 mm of rain.
How warm is Marrakech in December?
Average highs are about 19°C (66°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Marrakech in December?
Marrakech typically gets around 25 mm of rain in December — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Marrakech?
March to May or September to November, avoiding the intense summer heat.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Marrakech (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.