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Tangier in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Tangier in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Tangier in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Tangier in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +63°F during the day and approximately 9 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 123 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Tangier;

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
123 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tangier has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Tangier in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tangier for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +70°F during the day to a minimum of +52°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +64°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +66°F.

Is Tangier warm or cold in December?

Tangier is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in Tangier, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Tangier in December

Tangier weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+66°F+63°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+36°F+25°F
Max. temperature
+81°F+75°F+72°F
Rainfall
121 mm123 mm101 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%78%78%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1020 HPa1021 HPa
Sunny days
999
Cloudy days
131415
Rainy days
887
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 121 mm to 123 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 9 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Tangier in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Tangier is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Tangier based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 309 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 62 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Tangier, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Tangier wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 123 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Tangier?

This is the weather in Tangier in December 2023:
1 December
🌧️
+59°F
2 December
☀️
+63°F
3 December
🌧️
+63°F
4 December
🌧️
+64°F
5 December
🌧️
+63°F
6 December
🌧️
+65°F
7 December
☁️
+67°F
8 December
🌧️
+64°F
9 December
🌧️
+63°F
10 December
🌧️
+65°F
11 December
🌧️
+68°F
12 December
🌧️
+68°F
13 December
🌧️
+68°F
14 December
🌧️
+67°F
15 December
🌧️
+60°F
16 December
🌧️
+63°F
17 December
🌧️
+64°F
18 December
☀️
+65°F
19 December
☀️
+66°F
20 December
☀️
+69°F
21 December
🌧️
+65°F
22 December
☀️
+64°F
23 December
☀️
+65°F
24 December
☀️
+66°F
25 December
☀️
+69°F
26 December
☀️
+67°F
27 December
☀️
+65°F
28 December
☀️
+65°F
29 December
☀️
+64°F
30 December
☀️
+67°F
31 December
☀️
+66°F
In December 2023 Tangier had 14 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 91%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Tangier climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Tangier in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+60°F) and the highest in 2015 (+70°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 628 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tangier in December:

Is December a good time to visit Tangier?

It’s always a good time to visit Tangier, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Tangier in December?

December has mild temperatures in Tangier. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Tangier rainy in December?

Tangier is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Tangier in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tangier in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Morocco

Check out the weather for other cities in Morocco.

Monthly weather in Tangier

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tangier, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.