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Meknes Weather in December

Meknes in December

The short of it: Meknes in December averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 65 mm · daylight 9 h 54 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & April

December in Meknes brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 6°, with about 65 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 54 min in mid-December, 26 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, Meknes runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Al Machouar - Stinia, 1 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

December in Meknes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 54 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al Machouar - StiniaFes-Meknes1 km SW17°6°65 mm
Douar ToulalFes-Meknes5 km WSW17°6°66 mm
OuislaneFes-Meknes6 km ENE17°6°64 mm
ZoualetFes-Meknes9 km ENE17°6°66 mm
Haj KaddourFes-Meknes14 km SE16°5°62 mm
Ain KarmaFes-Meknes14 km NNW18°7°69 mm
Bou FekraneFes-Meknes16 km SSE16°5°62 mm
Sabaa AiyounFes-Meknes17 km E16°5°65 mm

The Almanac · Meknes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like November: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Meknes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°5°56 mm8 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
February17°6°54 mm10 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
March20°8°63 mm11 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
April22°10°55 mm11 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May26°13°32 mm11 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°16°8.0 mm11 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
July34°19°1.0 mm11 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
August34°19°2.0 mm10 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦✦
September30°17°14 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
October26°14°51 mm9 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
November20°9°66 mm9 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
December17°6°65 mm8 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Meknes in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Meknes in December?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Meknes?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and April.

How long are the days in Meknes in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 54 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 24 min.

Does it snow in Meknes in December?

Hardly — December nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Meknes in December?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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