Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Fez | Marrakech | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 15°C (59°F) | 18°C (64°F)▲ | Marrakech |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 4°C (39°F)▲ | 3°C (37°F) | Fez |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days | 5 days▲ | Marrakech |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 56 mm | 34 mm▲ | Marrakech |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 9h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 11 km/h▲ | 12 km/h | Fez |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Marrakech edges ahead as the better destination in January. Marrakech offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Fez sees 9 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.
Fez sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Marrakech is also comfortable at 18°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Marrakech is the stronger choice in January.
Fez reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Marrakech averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 15°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Fez receives approximately 56 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Marrakech sees 34 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Marrakech the drier option by 3 rain days and 22 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 15°C, lows of 4°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 18°C, lows of 3°C, 5 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during January.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Fez | Marrakech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 15°C | 8d | 18°C | 5d |
| Feb | 17°C | 8d | 19°C | 6d |
| Mar | 20°C | 9d | 22°C | 6d |
| Apr | 22°C | 9d | 24°C | 5d |
| May | 26°C | 7d | 28°C | 4d |
| Jun | 31°C | 3d | 32°C | 3d |
| Jul | 35°C | 1d | 36°C | 1d |
| Aug | 35°C | 2d | 36°C | 3d |
| Sep | 30°C | 5d | 31°C | 3d |
| Oct | 26°C | 8d | 27°C | 4d |
| Nov | 20°C | 8d | 22°C | 5d |
| Dec | 17°C | 8d | 19°C | 5d |
Fez Weather in January
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Marrakech Weather in January
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