Best Time to Visit
🇲🇦 Marrakech, Morocco · Africa
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
18°
3°
Great
Feb
19°
5°
Great
Mar
22°
7°
Great
Apr
24°
9°
Great
May
28°
12°
Great
Jun
32°
16°
Great
Jul
36°
18°
Good
Aug
36°
19°
Good
Sep
31°
16°
Great
Oct
27°
13°
Great
Nov
22°
8°
Great
Dec
19°
4°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 18°C | 3°C | 5 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 19°C | 5°C | 6 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 22°C | 7°C | 6 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 24°C | 9°C | 5 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 28°C | 12°C | 4 | 12h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 32°C | 16°C | 3 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| July | 36°C | 18°C | 1 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 36°C | 19°C | 3 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 31°C | 16°C | 3 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 27°C | 13°C | 4 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 22°C | 8°C | 5 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 19°C | 4°C | 5 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 25°C high, 9°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 35°C high, 18°C low
Temperatures peak at 35°C (95°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 18°C (64°F).
Avg: 27°C high, 12°C low
Comfortable warmth at 27°C (81°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 12°C (54°F).
Avg: 19°C high, 4°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
The least favorable time to visit Marrakech is July and August. During this period, you can expect extreme heat.
July
Challenges: extreme heat
August
Challenges: extreme heat
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Marrakech during the best travel months (January, April, May), when temperatures range from 8°C to 23°C:
Marrakech has a semi-arid climate (Koppen classification: BSh). The warmest month is August with highs of 36°C, while the coldest month is January at just 18°C. Annual rainfall averages 279mm across approximately 50 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 18 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 19 |
| Low °C | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Rain Days | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain mm | 34 | 31 | 41 | 37 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 37 | 28 |
| Sun h/day | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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