Merzouga · WinterMonth summary
Merzouga weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
3% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Merzouga in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Merzouga. April remains slightly better (+1.7 pts).
By trip type
Merzouga in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Good period — 18°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds In December, Merzouga sees 18°C during the day with 9.8h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (3% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 4°C | 18°C | 4% | 0.2 | 9.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 7°C | 20°C | 5% | 0.2 | 10.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 11°C | 24°C | 5% | 0.3 | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ April | 15°C | 29°C | 3% | 0.2 | 12.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ May | 20°C | 34°C | 2% | 0.1 | 12.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 June | 24°C | 38°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 28°C | 42°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.4h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 27°C | 41°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 22°C | 36°C | 5% | 0.5 | 11.5h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 17°C | 30°C | 4% | 0.2 | 10.2h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 10°C | 23°C | 4% | 0.2 | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 5°C | 18°C | 3% | 0.3 | 9.8h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Merzouga averages 18°C, 3% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
December vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Merzouga in December
Is December a good time to visit Merzouga?
December is an excellent time to visit Merzouga (score 7.5/10). With 18°C, 9.8h of sunshine and 3% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Merzouga in December?
With 18°C max and 9.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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