Mount Toubkal Weather in December
The final month of the year brought the full onset of winter to Mount Toubkal, Morocco’s highest peak. December 2023’s weather data reflects the stark beauty and challenges of the season, providing a crucial planning tool for climbers and trekkers.
Temperature Overview
As winter took hold, the daytime temperatures on Mount Toubkal varied, with the warmest days barely reaching 5 degrees Celsius, offering a brisk environment for climbers. The coldest days saw the mercury struggle to rise above -5 degrees Celsius. The nights were more severe, with temperatures plunging to lows of -15 degrees Celsius, while on some slightly ‘warmer’ nights, they hovered around -10 degrees Celsius.
Precipitation and Snowfall
Precipitation in December 2023 was relatively light, with the highest recorded at just above 1 mm. This likely took the form of snow at the higher altitudes, contributing to the growing snowpack and setting the stage for winter mountaineering challenges.
Wind Conditions
The wind played a significant role in December’s weather on Mount Toubkal. Wind speeds varied, with gusts occasionally surpassing 20 km/h, intensifying the chill and highlighting the need for climbers to be prepared with windproof gear and knowledge of how to navigate in windy conditions.
Mount Toubkal in December 2023 presented a true winter landscape. With daytime highs occasionally peaking at 5 degrees Celsius and nighttime lows reaching a frigid -15 degrees Celsius, climbers faced the mountain’s harsh climate. Preparing for the cold, potential snow cover, and strong winds was essential for those seeking to experience the stark and awe-inspiring beauty of Toubkal in the depths of winter.
Planning to climb in December? Read can you climb Toubkal in winter for what the season demands, see the Toubkal winter climb, or start with the full guide to climbing Mount Toubkal.
At the summit in December · 2017–2025 average
- Day
- -3°C
- Night
- -10°C
- Feels like
- -11°C
- Frost nights
- 31
- Days without thaw
- 23
- Snowfall
- 6 days · 20 cm
- Gusts over 60 km/h
- 31% of days
- Favourable days
- 18%
Figures are nine-year averages for 2017 to 2025 at the summit. Toubkal has no permanent weather station, so these are reanalysis data modelled at 31.04°N / 7.90°W, 4,131 m. They are orders of magnitude rather than readings, and a given day can depart from them sharply — particularly the wind on the ridges. Always check a current forecast and speak to a local guide before setting out.
