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Marrakesh in August: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Heat shapes the decision
Marrakesh in August is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 38 °C. With about 2 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
58/100 · #11
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#3
Sun
#4
Published best categories: none
Marrakesh · AugustPhoto: Thomas Woodtli from Zürich, Switzerland · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 38 °C
- Average low
- 21 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 2 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 9 h/day
- Humidity
- 34 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 38 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 9.7 | 32 | 2.6 | 57 |
| August (selected) | 38 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 8.9 | 34 | 2.5 | 58 |
| September | 33 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 7.6 | 45 | 2.4 | 69 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: August (58/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | -1 | +0.3 °C | -0.6 °C | -0.9 | -0.4 mm | +0.8 h | -1.3 % | +0.1 m/s |
| September | +11 | -5.4 °C | -3.7 °C | +0.8 | +8.1 mm | -1.3 h | +11.2 % | -0.1 m/s |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Marrakesh in August?
The average daily high is around 38 °C, with an average daily low of about 21 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Marrakesh in August?
The curated estimate is about 2 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 5 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Marrakesh?
By the climate score, February, March, April and November are the strongest months for Marrakesh. August is not among them.