SeasonMapOuarzazate weather in December
Morocco
December in Ouarzazate: cool, dry — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Ouarzazate · #485 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ouarzazate climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 46% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ouarzazate 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.
BusySecond interim break (December) in Morocco, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ouarzazate'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 weatherOuarzazate's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Ouarzazate in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Snow on the Tichka pass
1 Dec – 15 Mar · usuallyRiskThe high pass over the Atlas closes at short notice after a snowfall, which cuts the direct road to Marrakesh and adds hours by the long way round. Check before committing to a loop. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ouarzazate — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Ouarzazate in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Ouarzazate?
- December in Ouarzazate: cool, dry — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Ouarzazate on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Ouarzazate in December?
- In December, Ouarzazate averages a daily high of 18.8°C and a low of 3.4°C, with about 9.2 mm of rain over roughly 2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ouarzazate in December?
- Ouarzazate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in December.
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Similar destinations in North Africa — December
Within 300 km: Marrakesh's Olive harvest around 1 Nov – 31 Dec, and Taghazout's The points work around 1 Oct – 15 Apr.