SeasonMapLaayoune (El Aaiun) weather in December
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December in Laayoune: nice, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.
#4 of 12 months in Laayoune · #76 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Laayoune climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 66°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 121 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Laayoune in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Laayoune's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLaayoune's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Laayoune — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Laayoune in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Laayoune?
- December in Laayoune: nice, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Laayoune on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Laayoune in December?
- In December, Laayoune averages a daily high of 23.4°C and a low of 13.4°C, with about 2.9 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Laayoune in December?
- Laayoune has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 121 in December.
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Similar destinations in North Africa — December
Within 300 km: Fuerteventura's Winter-sun season on 1 Nov – 31 Mar, and Lanzarote's Winter-sun season on 1 Nov – 31 Mar.