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When is the best time to visit Rabat?
In general the best time to visit Rabat is probably August, 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 +29°C in August and it has 12 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 Rabat in different months
This is the average weather in Rabat for each month based on historic data:
March, May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +29°C during August.
In January, February, April, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 46 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 60 mm in November.
Climate in Rabat
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Rabat for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +29°C | +34°C | +35°C | +40°C | +43°C | +43°C | +42°C | +40°C | +36°C | +31°C | +27°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +18°C | +20°C | +21°C | +23°C | +26°C | +28°C | +29°C | +27°C | +25°C | +21°C | +18°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -1°C | 0°C | +4°C | +4°C | +8°C | +9°C | +13°C | +13°C | +11°C | +7°C | +4°C | +2°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +18°C | +19°C | +20°C | +21°C | +24°C | +24°C | +25°C | +24°C | +23°C | +22°C | +20°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 81 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 81 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 54 | 48 | 46 | 37 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 35 | 60 | 50 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| 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 Rabat during the whole year:
The hottest month in Rabat is August with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +9°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Rabat during the whole year:
Rabat achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +23°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +17°C in average.
When can you swim in Rabat?
You can swim in Rabat from June to October:
- In June - October the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Rabat looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Rabat is December with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 75%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Rabat during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 12 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 9 rainy days and 60 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rabat:
What is the hottest month in Rabat?
The hottest month in Rabat is August with average maximum temperature of +29°C.
What is the coldest month in Rabat?
The coldest month in Rabat is January with minimum temperatures of +9°C.
Is Rabat worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Rabat could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Rabat?
if you're looking to visit Rabat when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, January, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 1 mm of rain.
Other cities in Morocco
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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, 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.