Fes in December pairs winter souks and carpet markets with visits to Borj Nord . New Year celebrations in the Ville Nouvelle add a separate evening draw.
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Month intelligence
Fes in December ranks #10 of 12 Fes months by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is cooler, wetter, and less sunny. The strongest benchmark is November, which sits 13 points higher mostly because the alternative month has meaningfully less rain.
City rank
#10 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Vs best month
-13 pts
against November
City baseline
-8.6C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
-8.6C
cooler than the city average
Rain pattern
+41.5 mm / +3.4 days
wetter than the usual city month
Sunshine
-2.1 h
fewer bright hours than usual
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Best for
Architecture-focused visitors who want Borj Nord and Fondouk el-Nejjarine in one trip.
Shoppers who like seasonal craft browsing, because winter souks and carpet markets are active in December.
Travelers planning one city night out, since New Year celebrations in the Ville Nouvelle give Fes a defined end-of-month option.
Travel pulse
Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 18.1C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 7.3C |
| Monthly rainfall | 81.6 mm |
| Rainy days | 8.4 days |
| Humidity | 70.4% |
| Average sunshine | 8.1 h |
How The Month Feels
December in Fes feels half-medina, half-market, with winter souks and carpet markets drawing attention through the lanes. By evening, the Ville Nouvelle shifts the mood for New Year celebrations.
What To Lock In Early
Reserve Borj Nord and Fondouk el-Nejjarine first, since both suit December’s indoor-heavy pace. Leave some medina wandering open, but lock in your Ville Nouvelle evening if New Year celebrations matter to your trip.
How to do it
Plan cue
Book a timed visit to Borj Nord before midday, when the sky is clearest for the hilltop approach.
Plan cue
Plan one afternoon around Fondouk el-Nejjarine and keep the medina streets for shorter outdoor links nearby.
Plan cue
Reserve dinner or a late-evening plan in the Ville Nouvelle if you want to catch New Year celebrations there.
Practical trip tips
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If this month looks too wet, compare cities where indoor anchors and flexible walking windows may work harder for you.
Quick answers
Usually yes, as long as the weather, pace, and trip style line up with what you want from the visit.
Expect around 18.1°C by day and 7.3°C at night, with 81.6 mm of rain across roughly 8.4 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 18.1°C, dropping to about 7.3°C at night.
Layers, light rain protection, and comfortable shoes are the safest combination.
It can. The month usually works best when museums, churches, galleries, or other covered landmarks carry the core of the day and outdoor time stays flexible.
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Climate data: Open-Meteo historical averages. Crowd and price signals: seasonal demand model based on population data and tourism patterns. TripTimi score is an indicative index, not a travel recommendation.