MarrakeshPhoto: Thomas Woodtli from Zürich, Switzerland · CC BY-SA 2.0Morocco · Africa
Best time to visit Marrakesh
Marrakech is a city break with a continental desert-edge climate: hot, dry summers and mild winter days with cool nights. Spring and autumn are most pleasant. Not a beach destination.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
November · Mean daily maximum
24.4 °C
1991–2025: 22.2 °C
+2.1 °C · higher
November · Monthly precipitation
11.1 mm/month
1991–2025: 41 mm/month
-29.9 mm/month · lower
November · Wet days
3.2 days/month
1991–2025: 5.7 days/month
-2.5 days/month · lower
August: 154/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 45.4 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · City climate
Marrakesh: choose the season before the trip style
The lowest and highest average daily highs are 20.2 °C apart. Temperature is therefore the first decision layer, while rain and sunshine refine the choice of month.
How to read the curve
A single annual score hides the change of seasons. The useful question is which temperature window suits the planned city trip.
Lowest average daily low
January · 5.4 °C
Highest average daily high
July · 38.2 °C
Most rainy days
March · 7.1
Most sunshine
June · 9.9 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4.5 | 57 | 1.9 | 81 |
| February | 19 | 6 | 6 | 35 | 5.6 | 57 | 2.0 | 86 |
| March | 22 | 8 | 7 | 41 | 7.0 | 56 | 2.2 | 91 |
| April | 25 | 10 | 5 | 30 | 8.4 | 56 | 2.4 | 94 |
| May | 29 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 9.3 | 50 | 2.6 | 83 |
| June | 33 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 9.9 | 43 | 2.7 | 66 |
| July | 38 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 9.7 | 32 | 2.6 | 57 |
| August | 38 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 8.9 | 34 | 2.5 | 58 |
| September | 33 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 7.6 | 45 | 2.4 | 69 |
| October | 28 | 14 | 5 | 24 | 6.0 | 49 | 2.1 | 86 |
| November | 22 | 10 | 6 | 41 | 4.8 | 53 | 2.1 | 91 |
| December | 19 | 7 | 6 | 37 | 4.1 | 58 | 2.0 | 82 |
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Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Marrakesh?
The strongest climate months are February, March, April, November. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Marrakesh?
The average daily maximum temperature in Marrakesh is highest in July at around 38 °C.