Marrakesh in December pairs 21.2°C days with the Marrakech International Film Festival and easy access to Medersa Ben Youssef. Evenings drop to 8.1°C, so the city shifts from terrace lunches to lantern-lit dinners.
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Month intelligence
Marrakesh in December ranks #9 of 12 Marrakesh 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 10 points higher mostly because the alternative month has meaningfully less rain.
City rank
#9 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Vs best month
-10 pts
against November
City baseline
-8.1C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
-8.1C
cooler than the city average
Rain pattern
+29.4 mm / +3.2 days
wetter than the usual city month
Sunshine
-2.1 h
fewer bright hours than usual
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Best for
Film lovers who want the Marrakech International Film Festival alongside medina sightseeing.
First-time visitors who want Medersa Ben Youssef and Palais Bahia in the same trip without rushing between them.
Travellers who like a city with daytime warmth and crisp evenings instead of December heat.
Travel pulse
Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 21.2C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 8.1C |
| Monthly rainfall | 45.8 mm |
| Rainy days | 5.8 days |
| Humidity | 59.7% |
| Average sunshine | 8.5 h |
How The Month Feels
December in Marrakesh feels brightest around the medina, then shifts into festival evenings and winter dinners. Djemaa el-Fna square takes on a year-end pulse as the Marrakech International Film Festival runs nearby.
What To Lock In Early
Book Marrakech International Film Festival screenings, Medersa Ben Youssef, and Palais Bahia first. Leave daytime wandering between Djemaa el-Fna square, Palais El Badi , and the museums open.
How to do it
Plan cue
Book the Marrakech International Film Festival programme and any screenings you want before you arrive, since December evenings fill around the city centre.
Plan cue
Reserve timed entry for Medersa Ben Youssef and Palais Bahia at least 5 days ahead to keep a morning route smooth.
Plan cue
Stay close to Djemaa el-Fna square if you want to step into New Year celebrations without relying on late-night transport.
Practical trip tips
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Quick answers
Yes. This is one of the easier months to say yes to if you want a broadly comfortable city break.
Expect around 21.2°C by day and 8.1°C at night, with 45.8 mm of rain across roughly 5.8 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 21.2°C, dropping to about 8.1°C at night.
Bring layers, comfortable shoes, and one warmer piece for evenings.
Usually yes when weather, price pressure, or crowd dynamics are less predictable. It works better with one anchor booking and room to adjust the rest of the day.
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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.