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When is the best time to visit Tangier?
In general the best time to visit Tangier is probably June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in August and it has 19 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during March - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Tangier in different months
This is the average weather in Tangier for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 21 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +19°C to +27°C.
April, May, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +23°C during October.
In January, February, March, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 51 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 121 mm in December.
Climate in Tangier
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Tangier for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +25°C | +30°C | +29°C | +34°C | +38°C | +39°C | +39°C | +39°C | +36°C | +27°C | +24°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +16°C | +16°C | +18°C | +19°C | +22°C | +25°C | +27°C | +28°C | +26°C | +23°C | +19°C | +17°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -4°C | +1°C | +1°C | +4°C | +6°C | +11°C | +13°C | +13°C | +12°C | +8°C | +4°C | +2°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +18°C | +18°C | +19°C | +21°C | +23°C | +24°C | +25°C | +24°C | +23°C | +21°C | +19°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 74 | 77 | 78 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 99 | 80 | 70 | 66 | 33 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 75 | 119 | 121 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 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 Tangier during the whole year:
The hottest month in Tangier is August with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +10°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Tangier during the whole year:
Tangier achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +23°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +16°C in average.
When can you swim in Tangier?
You can swim in Tangier 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 Tangier looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Tangier is December with average humidity going up to 78%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Tangier 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 December with approximately 11 rainy days and 121 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tangier:
What is the hottest month in Tangier?
The hottest month in Tangier is August with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Tangier?
The coldest month in Tangier is January with minimum temperatures of +10°C.
Is Tangier worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Tangier could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Tangier?
if you're looking to visit Tangier when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, November, January. 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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Monthly weather in Tangier
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tangier, 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.