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December · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 75/100

Rabat in December

Good · 75/100Beach 28/100
High / low19° / 9°daily averages
Precipitation91 mm11 wet days
Sea18°surface temperature
34.01° N, 6.83° WElevation 46 mUTC+0 · Western European Standard Time
When to goRabat · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75December
Best timeApr–Jun
December: high / low19° / 9°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Rabat averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 9° — mild weather by day. Expect around 91 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 30%.

Days are 2.4° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1.2°. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.

December scores 75/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Rabat. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and June instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:26 and sets at 17:20 local time, giving 9 h 54 min of daylight. Days shorten by 9 minutes over the month.

Why 75/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%25%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 28/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiNearby in December

Around Rabat this month

Salé
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Salé

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · 5.4 km NE
19°Dec high
11wet days
75score
Salé
Ain El Aouda
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Ain El Aouda

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · 24 km S
19°Dec high
10wet days
77score
Ain El Aouda
Bouknadel
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Bouknadel

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · 15 km NE
19°Dec high
11wet days
75score
Bouknadel
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Temara

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · 12 km SW
19°Dec high
10wet days
77score
Temara
ivTop of the table

Morocco's best in December

Where to go in December
Zagora
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Zagora

Drâa-Tafilalet
19°Dec high
1wet day
97score
Zagora
Smara
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2

Smara

Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra
23°Dec high
2wet days
96score
Smara
Tata
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Tata

Souss-Massa
19°Dec high
3wet days
94score
Tata
Assa
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4

Assa

Guelmim-Oued Noun
22°Dec high
3wet days
94score
Assa
·Questions

Rabat in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Rabat?

December scores 75/100 for Rabat, which we rate as good. Average highs are 19°C with 11 wet days.

How warm is Rabat in December?

Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 9°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Rabat in December?

Rabat receives about 91 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 11 days.

Can you swim in Rabat in December?

The sea averages 18°C in December, refreshing but swimmable.