Merzouga · WinterMonth summary
Merzouga weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
41°F – 64°F
🌧 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: Merzouga in December: 64°F and 9.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
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
In December, Merzouga sees 18°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 39°F | 64°F | 4% | 0.0in | 9.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 45°F | 68°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 52°F | 75°F | 5% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ April | 59°F | 84°F | 3% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ May | 68°F | 93°F | 2% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 June | 75°F | 100°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 82°F | 108°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 81°F | 106°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 72°F | 97°F | 5% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 63°F | 86°F | 4% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 50°F | 73°F | 4% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 41°F | 64°F | 3% | 0.0in | 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 64°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 64°F, 9.8h of sunshine and 3% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Merzouga in December?
With 64°F max and 9.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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