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Rabat in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rabat in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rabat, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Rabat in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Fresh water
If you plan to visit Rabat in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +21°C during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 37 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
37 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rabat has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Rabat in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rabat for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +35°C during the day to a minimum of +8°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +25°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +23°C.

Is Rabat warm or cold in April?

Rabat is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +20°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +12°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Rabat:

Water temperature in Rabat in April

Water in Rabat in April is Fresh. It varies from +17°C to +20°C, with an average of +18°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +21°C.

In April, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Rabat are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +23°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +17°C.

Can you swim in Rabat in April?

Water temperature (+18°C) in Rabat in April might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Rabat in April

Rabat weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+20°C+21°C+23°C
Min. temperature
+4°C+4°C+8°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+35°C+40°C
Rainfall
46 mm37 mm22 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+17°C+18°C+20°C
Humidity
78%76%75%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
978
Cloudy days
111214
Rainy days
10108
Snowy days
000

April typically has worse weather conditions compared to March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +20°C to +21°C during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 46 mm to 37 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in March to 7 in April.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Rabat in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rabat is gradually decreasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Rabat based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 7% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 7 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. Rabat is amazing in April with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rabat wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 30% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Rabat?

This is the weather in Rabat in April 2023:
1 April
☁️
+22°C
2 April
☁️
+22°C
3 April
☀️
+22°C
4 April
☁️
+20°C
5 April
☁️
+28°C
6 April
☁️
+25°C
7 April
☀️
+25°C
8 April
☀️
+26°C
9 April
☀️
+27°C
10 April
☀️
+24°C
11 April
☀️
+25°C
12 April
☁️
+22°C
13 April
☁️
+20°C
14 April
☀️
+22°C
15 April
☀️
+23°C
16 April
☀️
+28°C
17 April
☀️
+29°C
18 April
☀️
+25°C
19 April
☁️
+23°C
20 April
☁️
+22°C
21 April
☁️
+21°C
22 April
☁️
+23°C
23 April
☁️
+22°C
24 April
☀️
+25°C
25 April
☀️
+30°C
26 April
☀️
+35°C
27 April
☁️
+32°C
28 April
☁️
+27°C
29 April
☁️
+25°C
30 April
☁️
+23°C
In April 2023 Rabat had 14 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +35°C and a minimum of +20°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Rabat climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Rabat in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+21°C) and the highest in 2023 (+24°C). The driest year was 2023 with only 151 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 787 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rabat in April:

Is April a good time to visit Rabat?

It’s always a good time to visit Rabat, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Rabat in April?

April has mild temperatures in Rabat. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Rabat in April?

In general, you can swim in Rabat in April, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +18°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Rabat rainy in April?

Rabat is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Rabat in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rabat in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Rabat

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rabat, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.