Tangier in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 9 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 rainy days with an average precipitation of 121 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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December is usually the wettest month of the year in Tangier;
Average weather
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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
121 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tangier has OK weather in December.
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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
The temperature in December is +63°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +46°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +64°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:
Water temperature in Tangier in December
Water in Tangier in December is Fresh. It varies from +62°F to +66°F, with an average of +64°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +63°F.
In December, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Tangier are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +74°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +61°F.
Can you swim in Tangier in December?
Water temperature (+64°F) in Tangier in December might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.
Climate in Tangier in December
Tangier weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
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
119 mm
121 mm
99 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+67°F
+64°F
+63°F
Humidity
77%
78%
78%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1020 HPa
1021 HPa
Sunny days
9
9
9
Cloudy days
9
9
10
Rainy days
10
11
10
Snowy days
0
0
0
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 119 mm to 121 mm.Humidity rises from 77% 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 speed in Tangier in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 8 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 decreasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 1 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 23%, leading to total precipitation of around 29 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
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 35% chance of precipitation and 121 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% 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
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+64°F
2 December
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+60°F
3 December
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+61°F
4 December
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+63°F
5 December
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+65°F
6 December
🌧️
+64°F
7 December
☁️
+66°F
8 December
☁️
+64°F
9 December
☁️
+65°F
10 December
☀️
+66°F
11 December
☀️
+68°F
12 December
☁️
+66°F
13 December
🌧️
+62°F
14 December
☀️
+59°F
15 December
☀️
+63°F
16 December
☀️
+63°F
17 December
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+63°F
18 December
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+61°F
19 December
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+62°F
20 December
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+59°F
21 December
☀️
+62°F
22 December
☀️
+61°F
23 December
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+63°F
24 December
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+63°F
25 December
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+60°F
26 December
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+60°F
27 December
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+62°F
28 December
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+63°F
29 December
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+64°F
30 December
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+64°F
31 December
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+64°F
In December 2023 Tangier had 17 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
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 1983 (+68°F) and the highest in 2017 (+74°F). The driest year was 2023 with only 267 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 1704 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!
Can you swim in Tangier in December?
In general, you can swim in Tangier in December, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +64°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.
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.
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, 2023.
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.
