December weather - Winter 2024

Weather in December
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Average pressure in December
Average wind speed in December
Average humidity in December
Average rainfall in December
Average rainfall days in December
Average sea temperature in December
Average daylight in December
Average sunshine in December
Average sunshine days in December
Average UV index in December
Average cloud cover in December
Average visibility in December

The inside fountain in Mohammed V mausoleum in Rabat, Morocco

Weather in December

As Rabat makes its way through December, the cooling trend of autumn develops into a full-blown winter. Despite the drop in temperature, December offers enough warmth during the day for outdoor activities. Daylight becomes increasingly scarce, marking the earth's shortest days and longest nights. Wind gusts reach a high of 17.3km/h (10.7mph) while sea temperatures drop to 18.5°C (65.3°F). Rabat wraps up the year with a balance of bright sunshine and cooler temperatures.

Temperature

Rabat's shift into December is marked by a subtle change to an enjoyable 18.5°C (65.3°F) from November's 20.5°C (68.9°F) in temperature. In December, the average low-temperature records at a cool 12.5°C (54.5°F) during the nights.

Humidity

In Rabat, Morocco, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In Rabat, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. In Rabat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.5 days and collects up to 137mm (5.39") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Rabat, in December, the average water temperature is 18.5°C (65.3°F).
Note: Most individuals do not find swimming at 18.5°C (65.3°F) to be enjoyable. As the water temperature declines below 21°C (69.8°F), maintaining control over one's breathing becomes harder.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Rabat, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Rabat, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 18:28 +01.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Rabat. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Rabat?

In December, in Rabat, the average high-temperature is 18.5°C (65.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.5°C (54.5°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 32°C (89.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Rabat?

In December, the average relative humidity in Rabat, Morocco, is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December in Rabat?

In Rabat, Morocco, in December, during 6.6 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the sea temperature in December in Rabat?

In Rabat, the average seawater temperature in December is 18.5°C (65.3°F). For most, swimming in 18.5°C (65.3°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

What is the month with the shortest days in Rabat?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rabat.

How many hours of daylight does Rabat have in December?

In December, the average day length in Rabat, Morocco, is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rabat?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, in Rabat, Morocco, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 18:28 +01.

How many hours of sunshine does Rabat have in December?

In Rabat, Morocco, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rabat?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Rabat, Morocco.

What is the UV index reading in December in Rabat?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Rabat is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

20.5°C 68.9°F

18.5°C 65.3°F

17°C 62.6°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.1km/h 7.5mph

11.5km/h 7.1mph

11.9km/h 7.4mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

10.5

6.6

9.9

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.2

22.9

18.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Rabat, Morocco

Average high temperature in December: 18.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17°C).

Average low temperature in December: 12.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10.4°C).

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Average pressure in December
Rabat, Morocco

Average pressure in December: 1022.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1014.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Rabat, Morocco

Average wind speed in December: 10.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (12.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.4km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Rabat, Morocco

Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rabat, Morocco

Average rainfall in December: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (23mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Rabat, Morocco

Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.6 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Rabat, Morocco

Average sea temperature in December: 18.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (17°C).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rabat, Morocco

Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rabat, Morocco

Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (17.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rabat, Morocco

Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Rabat, Morocco

Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 11).

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Average visibility in December
Rabat, Morocco

Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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December weather forecast
Rabat, Morocco

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