December · Morocco
Best time to visit Chefchaouen in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chefchaouen in December
Average temperature 11°C, 177 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 177 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Chefchaouen scores 6.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 177 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chefchaouen climbs the lower Rif mountains in northern Morocco, its medina painted in washes of blue around Plaza Uta el-Hammam.
December in Chefchaouen — workable with trade-offs
Expect 11°C (52°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
177 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Chefchaouen — 4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chefchaouen in December?
- In December, Chefchaouen averages 11°C, 177 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Chefchaouen?
- December earns a 6.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chefchaouen in December?
- Expect about 177 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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