December weather forecastRabat, Morocco
December
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rabat, Morocco
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
