December verdict

Essaouira, Morocco in December

Weather score46Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

19°C

Rain

55mm

Sun

6.3h

Sea

18°C

Weather score

46

Mixed

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Essaouira, Morocco with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December19°C average high

December is on the cooler side of Essaouira's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJuly to October

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December55mm average rain

December is one of Essaouira's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsApril to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December6.3 hours average sun

December is one of Essaouira's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December18°C average sea

December is below Essaouira's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJune to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December46 weather score

December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJune to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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