Best time to visit Marrakech
The best time to visit Marrakech is during spring, from mid-March to late-June, and in autumn, from mid-September to mid-November, to avoid the intense heat of summer.
Marrakech weather
Marrakech has a subtropical semi-desert climate of mild winters and very hot summers.
Spring, from March to mid-June, is pleasantly warm, with minimal to no rainfall. At night, it can still get cold in March and occasionally in April, while the southern wind can bring the first hot days of 35°C (95°F) in March and April, and 40°C (104°F) in May.
Summer, from mid-June to mid-September, is sunny, dry and very hot. Temperatures can vary from a high of 30°C (86°F) to more than 45°C (113°F), with a night-time low around 15°C (59°F), especially in June and September. July and August are the hottest months.
Autumn, from mid-September to November, sees temperatures gradually decrease; warm during the day and cool at night. The first rains occur, which become more frequent in November.
Winter, from December to February, is mild in the daytime, colder at night, with the temperature often dropping below 5°C (41°F) and sometimes reaches the freezing mark. Sunshine alternates with periods of cloudy and rainy weather. When the wind blows from the south, temperatures can climb to 30°C (86°F).
What is the best month to visit Marrakech?
May and October are the best months to visit Marrakech – and so avoid the intense heat of summer. You can expect warm to hot, sunny weather, clear skies and little or no rainfall.
Which is the hottest month in Marrakech?
The hottest months in Marrakech are usually July and August, with average high daytime temperatures around 37°C (98°F), with very high heat and humidity and a night-time low of 20°C (68°F).
However, on the hottest days of the month, the temperature usually climbs to 44°C (111°F).
The hot season usually lasts from late-June to early-September, with an average daily high above 34°C (93°F).
Which is the coldest month in Marrakech?
The coldest month of the year in Marrakech is January, with an average high of 19°C (66°F) and an average night-time low of 6°C (42°F).
The cool season lasts from mid-November to early-March, with an average daily high temperature below 22°C (71°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Marrakech?
The sunniest month in Marrakech is July with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day; that's around 77% of daylight hours.
Which month has the most rain in Marrakech?
March is usually the wettest month in Marrakech with 40mm (1.5in) of rainfall on average, distributed across eight days.
The wetter season lasts from mid-October to mid-April, with a greater than 8% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The dry season lasts from mid-April to mid-October. The month with the fewest wet days in Marrakech is July, with an average rainfall of 1mm (‹1in).
Which is the windiest month in Marrakech?
The windiest month of the year in Marrakech is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from April to mid-August, 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-August through to late-March. The calmest month of the year in Marrakech is January, with an average hourly wind speed of 10 kilometres per hour (6 mph; 5 knots).
The predominant average wind direction in Marrakech varies throughout the year.
Marrakech Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 37 | 37 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 20 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 62 | 59 | 55 | 54 | 49 | 46 | 40 | 42 | 50 | 55 | 59 | 64 |
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| 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 30 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 40 | 30 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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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 Marrakech is based on weather statistics gathered for the period 1991 to 2020 from the nearest weather station: Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), located less than 5km (3mi) southwest of central Marrakech.
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 Marrakech : 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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