On the cooler side.
December in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Fes.
Typical rainfall for the year.
Shorter days.
Close to the yearly wind average.
UV is gentler than usual.
Humidity sits on the higher side.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for December.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
9.9 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 4
- Typical sun hours
- 07:17 - 17:12
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 9 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 44%
- Snowfall
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Air feel
Humidity & Wind
74%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through December in Fes. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Day 15 selected for December. Temperature 17.3°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in December
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in December.
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 67% of days (20.9 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
20.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~67% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~21 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 13% of days (4.0 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
4.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~13% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~22mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 5% of days (1.5 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~5% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~77km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Strong gusts are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~76km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 13% of days (4.1 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
4.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~13% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~22mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
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Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.0 days/month in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.0 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~23mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~39mm (P95)
Why this matters
Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 7% of days (2.1 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~26mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 36% of days (11.2 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
11.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~36% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~98% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~11 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 36% of days (11.2 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
11.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~36% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~92% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~11 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 36% of days (11.1 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
11.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~36% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold nights are possible on ~11 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 34% of days (10.6 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
10.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~34% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~18mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~11 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 29% of days (9.0 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
9.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~29% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~22h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~9 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 22% of days (6.8 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~22% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~23h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 18% of days (5.6 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~18% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~6 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 17% of days (5.3 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~17% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~75km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~5 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 5% of days (1.5 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~5% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~10°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~1 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~96% (P95)
Why this matters
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~96 (P95)
Why this matters
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Freezing nights Measures: Freezing nights (min <=0C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~-0°C (P95)
Why this matters
Freezing nights are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is December a good time to visit Fes?
Typical December days in Fes reach highs of 17°C (63°F) with nights around 6°C (43°F). It usually feels mild by day and cold after dark. Overall, December sits in the middle of the Fes climate range.
What are temperatures like in December?
In December, you can usually expect highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows near 6°C (43°F). That means mild days and cold nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in December?
Rainfall in December averages 57 mm (2.2 in) across roughly 9 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in December?
You can expect about 10 hours of daylight in December. Sunrise is typically around 07:17 and sunset near 17:12. Days are on the shorter side, so plan activities around limited daylight.
How strong is the sun in December?
UV levels are moderate (around 4); sunscreen and sunglasses are still a good idea.
Is it windy in December?
In December, average wind speeds are around 7 km/h (4 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 49 km/h (30 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.