December in Tangier pairs the Winter souks with the Tangier American Legation Institute, so the month leans firmly indoors. New Year celebrations along the Corniche add a clear year-end reason to stay in town.
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Month intelligence
Tangier in December ranks #12 of 12 Tangier months by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is cooler, wetter, and less sunny. The strongest benchmark is May, which sits 21 points higher mostly because the alternative month has meaningfully less rain.
City rank
#12 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Vs best month
-21 pts
against May
City baseline
-5.4C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
-5.4C
cooler than the city average
Rain pattern
+70.2 mm / +5.6 days
wetter than the usual city month
Sunshine
-2.9 h
fewer bright hours than usual
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Best for
Museum-led city-break travelers who want the Tangier American Legation Institute to anchor the day.
Shoppers who want Winter souks and handicraft season to shape a December itinerary.
Visitors who want a year-end Corniche outing tied to New Year celebrations.
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Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 17.4C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 10.9C |
| Monthly rainfall | 129.6 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Humidity | 83.2% |
| Average sunshine | 7.5 h |
How The Month Feels
December gives Tangier a more indoor rhythm, with the Tangier American Legation Institute and the Musée des cultures méditerranéennes drawing attention. The Corniche stays active for New Year celebrations while the winter souks keep the center moving.
What To Lock In Early
Book the Tangier American Legation Institute and any Corniche evening plans first. Leave Château York, Palais Marshan, and Gran Teatro Cervantes flexible around the weather.
How to do it
Plan cue
Book timed visits at the Tangier American Legation Institute before you plan your outdoor stops.
Plan cue
Use Palais Marshan and Gran Teatro Cervantes as same-day add-ons, since both fit naturally around indoor museum time.
Plan cue
Reserve evening plans on the Corniche for New Year celebrations, then keep midday open for the winter souks.
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 17.4°C by day and 10.9°C at night, with 129.6 mm of rain across roughly 12 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 17.4°C, dropping to about 10.9°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.