Weather by month for central Morocco, the best months to go and how Morocco's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 18°C to 23°C · 2–4 rain days
Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Sep, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 14°C to 32°C · 1–5 rain days
Jul
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 36°C · 1 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 2°C | 3 days (13 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 7.3/10 |
| February | 15°C / 3°C | 3 days (21 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| Best month: March | 19°C / 6°C | 4 days (22 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 9.1/10 |
| Best month: April | 23°C / 10°C | 3 days (10 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 9.4/10 |
| May | 27°C / 14°C | 3 days (15 mm) | 12.2 h/day | 8.7/10 |
| June | 32°C / 18°C | 1 day (3 mm) | 12.7 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| July | 36°C / 22°C | 1 day (2 mm) | 12.2 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| August | 34°C / 21°C | 2 days (5 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 4.0/10 |
| September | 29°C / 17°C | 5 days (25 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 7.5/10 |
| Best month: October | 23°C / 12°C | 3 days (19 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 9.3/10 |
| Best month: November | 18°C / 6°C | 2 days (11 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 9.6/10 |
| December | 15°C / 3°C | 2 days (7 mm) | 9.4 h/day | 8.0/10 |
Figures for central Morocco; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
14°C / 2°C · 3 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Days reach 14°C and nights drop to about 1.5°C, so pack warm layers for evenings. Rain falls on roughly 2.5 days with 13mm total, and there's 9.5 hours of sun a day. The month scores 7.3, a good time to visit. New Year's Day, Proclamation of Independence and Amazigh New Year all fall in January.
15°C / 3°C · 3 rain days · 10.3 h sun
Highs climb to 15°C and lows stay near 2.7°C, still cool but brighter, with 10.3 hours of sun daily. Rain days rise slightly to 2.8, bringing 21mm. The score hits 7.9, rated one of the best months to go.
19°C / 6°C · 4 rain days · 10.7 h sun
Spring brings highs of 18.5°C and lows of 5.7°C, with more sun at 10.7 hours a day. It's the wettest start to the year so far, with 4.4 rain days and 22mm, but conditions are generally pleasant. The month scores 9.1, among the best of the year.
23°C / 10°C · 3 rain days · 11.9 h sun
Highs reach 23.2°C and lows 10.1°C, with rain easing back to 2.8 days and 10mm. Sun hours climb to 11.9 a day. April scores 9.4, the top-rated month, making it a strong choice for comfortable sightseeing weather.
27°C / 14°C · 3 rain days · 12.2 h sun
Temperatures warm further, with highs of 27.3°C and lows of 14.3°C. Rain is light at 3.2 days and 15mm, and sun hours reach 12.2 a day. May scores 8.7, still rated among the best months. Labour Day falls on 1 May.
32°C / 18°C · 1 rain days · 12.7 h sun
Heat builds fast, with highs of 31.8°C and lows of 18°C. Rain is rare, just 0.9 days and 3mm, under 12.7 hours of daily sun. The score drops to 6.9, rated good but noticeably hotter than spring.
36°C / 22°C · 1 rain days · 12.2 h sun
July is the hottest month, with highs of 35.8°C and lows of 22.1°C, and almost no rain at 0.5 days and 2mm. The intense heat makes daytime activity hard, and the month scores just 3.5, the lowest of the year. The Enthronement holiday falls on 30 July.
34°C / 21°C · 2 rain days · 11.9 h sun
Heat stays high with a 34.2°C average max and 21.1°C low, though rain ticks up slightly to 1.8 days and 5mm. The sustained heat keeps the score low at 4, rated ok rather than ideal. Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab, the Revolution of the King and the People, and Youth Day all fall in August.
29°C / 17°C · 5 rain days · 11.0 h sun
Highs ease to 29.1°C with lows of 16.6°C, though rain increases to 4.6 days and 25mm, the wettest month of the year. Sun hours drop slightly to 11 a day. The score recovers to 7.5, back among the best months as the heat fades.
23°C / 12°C · 3 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Autumn brings highs of 23.4°C and lows of 11.8°C, with moderate rain at 3.3 days and 19mm. Sun hours sit at 10.2 a day. October scores 9.3, one of the best months, with comfortable temperatures for travel.
18°C / 6°C · 2 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Highs drop to 18.1°C and lows to 6.2°C, with rain easing to 1.9 days and 11mm. The month scores 9.6, the highest of the year, reflecting mild, settled conditions. Green March falls on 6 November and Independence Day on 18 November.
15°C / 3°C · 2 rain days · 9.4 h sun
Winter cools things down, with highs of 14.9°C and lows of 3.1°C. Rain is light at 2.1 days and 7mm, with 9.4 hours of sun daily. December scores 8, rated one of the best months, offering mild days despite the cold nights.
By trip type
City sightseeing
March, April, October and November work well for city trips. Daytime highs run from 18 to 23°C, with 10 to 12 sun hours a day, so walking medinas and sightseeing stays comfortable without summer heat.
Hiking & nature
Hiking suits November, December, February and April. Highs stay mild at 14 to 23°C, rain days are low at 1.9 to 4.4, and trails avoid the summer heat of 32 to 36°C seen from June to August.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Proclamation of Independence (11 Jan), Amazigh New Year (14 Jan)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May)
Public holidays: Enthronement (30 Jul)
Public holidays: Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab (14 Aug), Revolution of the King and the People (20 Aug), Youth Day (21 Aug)
Public holidays: Green March (6 Nov), Independence Day (18 Nov)
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FAQ
August scores 4 out of 10, the second-toughest month after July. Daytime highs reach 34.2°C with lows of 21.1°C, so heat lingers even at night. There are 1.8 rain days and 5mm of rain, so dry weather is not the issue, it's the heat. Early mornings and evenings are more comfortable than midday.
July has the lowest score of the year, 3.5 out of 10. Highs average 35.8°C and lows stay at 22.1°C, making it the hottest month. Rain is almost absent, just 0.5 rain days and 2mm, so the challenge is pure heat rather than wet weather.
Yes, November is the top-scoring month at 9.6 out of 10. Highs sit at a mild 18.1°C and lows at 6.2°C, with only 1.9 rain days and 11mm of rain. Sunshine runs 9.5 hours a day, giving warm but not hot conditions for sightseeing.
Yes, April scores 9.4 out of 10 and is one of the four best months, alongside March, October, and November. Highs average 23.2°C with lows of 10.1°C, and rainfall is low at 10mm over 2.8 rain days. Sun hours reach 11.9 a day, giving warm, dry conditions without summer heat.
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