The month in detail
What to expect in December
In December, Chefchaouen sees 59°F during the day with 5.7h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
December ranks 10 out of 12 months in Chefchaouen. Compared to November: −5°F daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
3 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
7°
Daylight
9.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 28
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Chefchaouen is June (9.3/10), 4.8 pts higher than December.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Morocco
🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyMoroccan Dirham (MAD)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 93°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 59°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMarch · 31%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Other destinations in December
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Location
Where is Chefchaouen ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MoroccoTemperate climate with a 9.3 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
35.17°N · 5.27°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chefchaouen?
June is the best month with 82°F highs, 61°F lows, 9.4h of sunshine and 8.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Chefchaouen get in June?
Chefchaouen averages 9.4 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Chefchaouen?
March is the most unfavourable month with March has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Chefchaouen in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 61°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Chefchaouen good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Chefchaouen scores 5.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.0/10.
When should you avoid Chefchaouen?
March is the most difficult month to visit Chefchaouen, with March has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Chefchaouen in December?
The average UV index reaches 3 in December in Chefchaouen (moderate), with about 9.6h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.