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Tangier in December
Tangier in December: stormy seas, empty medina, atmospheric winter
- A mixed month — plan around it
- Higharound 17°C
- Lowaround 9°C
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Tangier in December at a Glance
| Verdict | Mixed — plan around it |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | around 17°C |
| Night-time low | around 9°C |
| Rainfall | Around 10 rainy days — one of the wettest months, windy and blustery. |
| Good for | Crowd-free medina & Kasbah · Stormy-sea Strait drama · Atmospheric literary cafés · Low winter prices |
What Tangier is like in December
December is one of Tangier's wettest, windiest months. Daytime highs around 17°C stay mild by Moroccan standards, but the Atlantic and Mediterranean collide here in blustery winter fronts, and rain arrives in driving bands on the Levante and Poniente winds. The reward is solitude and atmosphere: the steep white medina, the hilltop Kasbah and the old literary cafés are all but empty, the city at its most brooding and intimate.
It is a month for the indoor, moody Tangier, with outdoor time caught in the bright breaks. The Kasbah Museum, the medina lanes, the Grand Socco and a long mint tea while a squall passes all suit the season. When a clear, windswept spell opens up, the Strait views toward Spain are dramatic, and a wrapped-up walk to Cape Spartel, where two seas meet beneath the cliffs, feels suitably wild in the winter light.
December suits travellers who prize empty streets and stormy-sea drama over reliable weather — and who pack for wind and rain. Day trips to blue Chefchaouen and coastal Asilah are quieter and cheaper but firmly weather-dependent. Outside any festive-week uptick, prices are low and the streets are calm. Keep the plan flexible, embrace the brooding mood, and winter Tangier rewards with a rare intimacy.
Around this month
Events & seasons in December
- Christmas and New Year bring a modest festive uptick; Tangier is a working port city rather than a resort, so winter demand stays gentle outside that week
- Ramadan may fall partly in December in some years — its dates shift ~11 days earlier annually, so confirm for your travel year
Festival and religious dates shift year to year — please confirm the exact dates for your travel year.
Best for
Who December suits
- Crowd-free medina & Kasbah
- Stormy-sea Strait drama
- Atmospheric literary cafés
- Low winter prices
Come prepared
What to pack for Tangier in December
- Waterproof, windproof jacket
- Warm layers for damp evenings
- Sturdy umbrella
- Comfortable waterproof walking shoes
- A warm sweater
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Tangier in December: your questions
Is December a good time to visit Tangier?
It is a mixed choice. December is one of the wettest, windiest months, mild around 17°C but often blustery and rainy. The payoff is an empty medina, dramatic Strait views and low prices. It suits travellers who value atmosphere and solitude over beach weather, and who pack for wind and rain.
How hot is Tangier in December?
Tangier in December has daytime highs of around 17°C and night-time lows near 9°C. It is mild rather than cold, thanks to the coast, but wind and rain can make it feel chillier. Evenings are damp and cool, so a warm windproof layer matters.
Is it rainy in Tangier in December?
Yes — December is one of the wettest months, with around 10 rainy days driven by the Levante and Poniente winds. Rain comes in blustery bands rather than constant drizzle, so bright breaks open up. Pack a sturdy waterproof and keep day trips flexible.
What should I pack for Tangier in December?
Pack a waterproof, windproof jacket, warm layers for damp evenings, a sturdy umbrella, comfortable waterproof walking shoes and a warm sweater. Tangier is mild but wet and notably windy in winter, so prioritise staying dry and warm against the sea wind.