Best time to visit Fez
The best time to visit Fez (or Fes) is during spring, from early-May to early-July, and in autumn, from early-September to late-October, before the high season and the extreme heat of summer.
Fez weather
Located on the northern edge of the Atlas Mountains, Fez has a Mediterranean climate of very hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.
What is the best month to visit Fez?
To avoid the intense heat of summer June, September and October are the best months to visit Fez – you can expect warm to hot, sunny weather, clear skies and little or no rainfall. May is also acceptable but with the probability of some rain.
Which is the hottest month in Fez?
The hottest month in Fez is usually August, with an average high daytime temperature of 35°C (95°F), with very high heat and humidity and a night-time low of 18°C (64°F).
However, on the hottest days of the month, the temperature usually climbs to 42°C (107°F).
The hot season usually lasts from late-June to mid-September, with an average daily high above 31°C (87°F).
Which is the coldest month in Fez?
The coldest month of the year in Fez is January, with an average high of 21°C (70°F) and an average night-time low of 4°C (39°F).
The cool season lasts from mid-November to mid-March, with an average daily high temperature below 19°C (66°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Fez?
The sunniest month in Fez is July with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day; that's around 78% of daylight hours.
Which month has the most rain in Fez?
February is usually the wettest month in Fez with 100mm (4in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 14 days.
The wetter season lasts from late-September to late-May, with a greater than 14% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The dry season lasts from late-May to late-September. The month with the fewest wet days in Fez is July, with an average rainfall of only 3mm (‹1in).
Which is the windiest month in Fez?
The windiest month of the year in Fez is April, with an average hourly wind speed of 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from late-January to mid-May, with average wind speeds of more than 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-May through to late-January. The calmest month of the year in Fez is September, with an average hourly wind speed of 11 kilometres per hour (7 mph; 6 knots).
The predominant average wind direction in Fez varies throughout the year.
Fez Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 17 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 69 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 59 | 51 | 44 | 44 | 53 | 59 | 65 | 70 |
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| 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 70 | 100 | 95 | 90 | 55 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 60 | 90 | 85 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: July to September, and Islamic holidays
Note: Non-Muslim travellers may wish to avoid Morocco during the month-long fast of Ramadan, when cafés and almost all restaurants are closed during the day.
Source: Meteorological data for Fez is based on weather statistics gathered for the period 1991 to 2020 from the nearest weather station: Fes-Saïss Airport (FEZ), located 12km (7mi) south of Fez.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Fez (Fes) : 12 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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