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
January is the coolest month, with highs of 13.7°C and lows of 1.5°C, so nights feel cold. Rain is rare, at about 2.5 rain days and 13 mm, and there are around 9.5 hours of sun. It scores 7.3 and rates as a good month for travellers who don't mind chilly evenings.
15°C / 3°C · 3 rain days · 10.3 h sun
Highs rise to 15°C, but lows of 2.7°C still mean cold nights. Expect about 2.8 rain days and 21 mm of rain, with 10.3 hours of sun. With a score of 7.9, February counts among the best months, especially for daytime sightseeing.
19°C / 6°C · 4 rain days · 10.7 h sun
March brings highs of 18.5°C and lows of 5.7°C. It is one of the wetter months, with 4.4 rain days and 22 mm of rain, but sun still averages 10.7 hours. A score of 9.1 makes it one of the best months to go.
23°C / 10°C · 3 rain days · 11.9 h sun
April is warm and fairly dry, with highs of 23.2°C, lows of 10.1°C and only 2.8 rain days. Sun averages 11.9 hours a day. Its score of 9.4 puts it among the top months of the year, with comfortable days and mild nights.
27°C / 14°C · 3 rain days · 12.2 h sun
Highs reach 27.3°C and nights stay mild at 14.3°C. Rain is light, with 3.2 rain days and 15 mm, and there are 12.2 hours of sun. May scores 8.7, a best-month rating, though afternoons are starting to feel hot.
32°C / 18°C · 1 rain days · 12.7 h sun
June turns hot, with highs of 31.8°C and lows of 18°C. It is almost completely dry, with 0.9 rain days and 3 mm of rain, and it has the most sun of the year at 12.7 hours. The score drops to 6.9, still good, but plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
36°C / 22°C · 1 rain days · 12.2 h sun
July is the hottest month, with highs of 35.8°C and lows that only fall to 22.1°C, so even nights stay warm. Rain almost never falls, at 0.5 rain days. The heat gives July the lowest score of the year, 3.5. It suits travellers who handle strong heat well and keep their active hours short.
34°C / 21°C · 2 rain days · 11.9 h sun
August stays very hot, with highs of 34.2°C and lows of 21.1°C. Rain is still scarce, at 1.8 rain days and 5 mm. It scores 4 and rates only ok, mainly because of the heat, so slow days with early starts work best.
29°C / 17°C · 5 rain days · 11.0 h sun
The heat eases in September, with highs of 29.1°C and lows of 16.6°C. It has the most rain days of the year, 4.6, and the most rain, 25 mm, though sun still averages 11 hours. A score of 7.5 makes it a best month, if a warm one.
23°C / 12°C · 3 rain days · 10.2 h sun
October is pleasant, with highs of 23.4°C, lows of 11.8°C and 3.3 rain days. Sun averages 10.2 hours a day. It scores 9.3, one of the highest scores of the year, so it suits almost any kind of trip.
18°C / 6°C · 2 rain days · 9.5 h sun
November has the top score of the year, 9.6. Highs are a mild 18.1°C, nights cool to 6.2°C, and there are only 1.9 rain days with 11 mm of rain. Sun averages 9.5 hours, so pack a warm layer for the evenings.
15°C / 3°C · 2 rain days · 9.4 h sun
December is cool, with highs of 14.9°C and lows of 3.1°C, so nights are cold. It is dry, with 2.1 rain days and just 7 mm of rain, though sun is the lowest of the year at 9.4 hours. It scores 8 and rates as a best month for travellers happy in cool weather.
By trip type
City sightseeing
November, April, October and March suit city trips best. Daytime highs are between 18°C and 23°C, with 1.9 to 4.4 rain days a month, so long days on foot stay comfortable. July highs reach 36°C.
Hiking & nature
November, December, February and April are best for hiking. Highs of 15°C to 23°C and only 1.9 to 2.8 rain days a month keep trails mostly dry. In December and February, nights drop to about 3°C, so bring warm layers.
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
November is the best month to visit Morocco, with the top score of 9.6 out of 10. Days reach about 18°C and nights fall to about 6°C. It is also dry, with only 1.9 rain days and 11 mm of rain. April (9.4) and October (9.3) come close. Both are warmer, with highs of about 23°C.
July is Morocco's hottest month and has the lowest score of the year, 3.5 out of 10. Daytime highs average about 36°C, and nights stay warm at about 22°C. It is also the driest month, with 0.5 rain days, 2 mm of rain and 12.2 hours of sun a day. Plan for strong heat in the middle of the day.
August is an OK month with a score of 4 out of 10, mainly because of the heat. Highs average about 34°C and lows about 21°C. Rain is rare, with 1.8 rain days and 5 mm in the month. You get about 11.9 hours of sun a day.
Yes, January is a good month with a score of 7.3 out of 10, but expect cool weather. Daytime highs average about 14°C, and nights drop to about 1.5°C, so pack warm layers for the evenings. It stays fairly dry, with 2.5 rain days and 13 mm of rain. You still get about 9.5 hours of sun a day.
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