Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Fez | Marrakech | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 26°C (79°F) | 27°C (81°F)▲ | Marrakech |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 14°C (57°F)▲ | 13°C (55°F) | Fez |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days | 4 days▲ | Marrakech |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 58 mm | 24 mm▲ | Marrakech |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 10h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 12 km/h | 12 km/h | Tie |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Marrakech edges ahead as the better destination in October. Marrakech offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Fez sees 10 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.
Fez sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Marrakech is also comfortable at 27°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Marrakech is the stronger choice in October.
Fez reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.
Marrakech averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 14°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.
Fez receives approximately 58 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Marrakech sees 24 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Marrakech the drier option by 4 rain days and 34 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 26°C, lows of 14°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 27°C, lows of 13°C, 4 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen. These items are useful in either destination during October.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. October 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 October
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