December · Morocco
Best time to visit Merzouga in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Merzouga in December
Average temperature 12°C, 1 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 45% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 45%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Merzouga scores 8.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Merzouga gates the Sahara's Erg Chebbi dunes-camel treks, desert camps, and sunrise gold over Morocco's tallest sand sea. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
December in Merzouga: strong conditions, 6th of 12
December averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? March scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Merzouga in December?
- In December, Merzouga averages 12°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Merzouga?
- December earns a 8.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Merzouga in December?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 45% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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