Month guide · Tangier · Morocco
Tangier in December
What December is really like in Tangier: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chris Yunker, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 9.7 hours of daylight. The wettest month, with mild temperatures and short days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 9.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Tangier: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with November (19°C (66°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:26
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:11
- Daylight
- About 9.7 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild but frequently wet and windy; quiet and inexpensive.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
December has no major recurring festival in Tangier, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Medina
St Andrew's Church
Built in the 1890s on land given by the Sultan, this Anglican church near the Grand Socco is designed in Moorish style, with the Lord's Prayer carved in Arabic around the chancel arch.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · Ville Nouvelle
Terrasse des Paresseux
Stop here during an evening stroll along Boulevard Pasteur, then take a drink at the Café de Paris.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- After dark
Landmark · Ville Nouvelle
Place de France and Café de Paris
The Café de Paris has faced Place de France since 1920 and was a meeting point of diplomats and spies during the International Zone years.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Food
Waterfront · Corniche and Tanja Marina Bay
Corniche and Tanja Marina Bay
Walk the Corniche in the early evening, when Tangier's families come out and the sea breeze cools the city.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- After dark
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 9°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Tangier?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Tangier in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Tangier?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The wettest month, with mild temperatures and short days.
+How warm is Tangier in December?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tangier in December?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.