In general the best time to visit Marrakech is probably June, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +35°C in July and it has 21 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during February - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Marrakech in different months
This is the average weather in Marrakech for each month based on historic data:
In June, September the weather is great. There are an average of 17 sunny days in June and the temperature ranges from +17°C to +30°C.
January, February, March, April, May, July, August, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +35°C during July.
Climate in Marrakech
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Marrakech for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+27°C
+30°C
+35°C
+38°C
+40°C
+44°C
+45°C
+45°C
+41°C
+39°C
+32°C
+29°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+17°C
+19°C
+22°C
+23°C
+27°C
+30°C
+35°C
+34°C
+30°C
+26°C
+22°C
+19°C
Minimum Temperature
-4°C
-1°C
0°C
+2°C
+6°C
+11°C
+12°C
+13°C
+10°C
+7°C
+1°C
-1°C
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
64
63
60
59
54
52
45
46
53
57
61
65
Rain, mm
40
44
54
49
30
11
2
4
21
40
40
28
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Sunny Days
16
13
12
11
12
17
21
19
15
13
15
18
Cloud Days
7
6
7
7
8
6
6
6
7
8
7
6
Rainy Days
7
9
10
11
10
5
3
4
7
9
8
7
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Marrakech during the whole year:
The hottest month in Marrakech is July with average maximum temperature going up to +35°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +5°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Marrakech looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Marrakech is December with average humidity going up to 65%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 45%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Marrakech during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 21 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 2 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is March with approximately 10 rainy days and 54 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Marrakech:
What is the hottest month in Marrakech?
The hottest month in Marrakech is July with average maximum temperature of +35°C.
What is the coldest month in Marrakech?
The coldest month in Marrakech is January with minimum temperatures of +5°C.
Is Marrakech worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Marrakech in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is July with +35°C and 21 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Marrakech?
if you're looking to visit Marrakech when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for March, April, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 2 mm of rain.
Other cities in Morocco
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Marrakech, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.