December · Morocco
Best time to visit Essaouira in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Essaouira in December
Average temperature 18°C, 30 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Essaouira scores 5.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 30 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Essaouira's ramparts, fishing port, and blue-shuttered medina face an Atlantic beach where the trade winds rarely stop.
December in Essaouira — workable with trade-offs
December averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 30 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 daylight hours.
It scores 5.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 3.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Essaouira in December?
- In December, Essaouira averages 18°C, 30 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Essaouira?
- December earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Essaouira in December?
- Expect about 30 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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