When is the best time to go to Marrakesh

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Marrakesh, Morocco. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Marrakesh weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Marrakesh are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Marrakesh January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 31mm 7.8hrs 11.2hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Marrakesh during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Marrakesh for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Marrakesh and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Marrakesh with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Marrakesh weather in January »

February

Marrakesh February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 34mm 8.1hrs 11.9hrs

February in Marrakesh is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Marrakesh for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Marrakesh and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Marrakesh with around 34mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Marrakesh weather in February »

March

Marrakesh March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 30mm 8.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Marrakesh is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Marrakesh.

March is in the spring in Marrakesh and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Marrakesh with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Marrakesh weather in March »

April

Marrakesh April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 29mm 9.3hrs 13.8hrs

Marrakesh's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Marrakesh, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Marrakesh and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Marrakesh with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Marrakesh weather in April »

May

Marrakesh May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 15mm 10hrs 14.6hrs

May is a dry month in Marrakesh and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Marrakesh, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Marrakesh and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Marrakesh with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Marrakesh weather in May »

June

Marrakesh June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 4mm 11.2hrs 11.2hrs

June is a very dry month in Marrakesh and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Marrakesh.

June is in the summer in Marrakesh and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Marrakesh with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Marrakesh weather in June »

July

Marrakesh July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 1mm 11.4hrs 11.9hrs

July in Marrakesh is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Marrakesh.

July is in the summer in Marrakesh and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Marrakesh with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Marrakesh weather in July »

August

Marrakesh August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 3mm 10.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Marrakesh is characteristically very hot and very dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Marrakesh.

August is in the summer in Marrakesh and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Marrakesh with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Marrakesh weather in August »

September

Marrakesh September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 6mm 9.4hrs 13.8hrs

Marrakesh's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Marrakesh.

September is in the fall / autumn in Marrakesh and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Marrakesh with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Marrakesh weather in September »

October

Marrakesh October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 22mm 8.6hrs 14.6hrs

October is a dry month in Marrakesh and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Marrakesh, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Marrakesh and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Marrakesh with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Marrakesh weather in October »

November

Marrakesh November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 36mm 7.8hrs 11.2hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Marrakesh and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Marrakesh.

November is in the fall / autumn in Marrakesh and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Marrakesh with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Marrakesh weather in November »

December

Marrakesh December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 33mm 7.8hrs 11.9hrs

December in Marrakesh is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Marrakesh for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Marrakesh and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Marrakesh with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Marrakesh weather in December »

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Marrakesh weather stats

Marrakesh weather statistics
Hottest month: July 36.1°C 97°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 11.4hrs
Coldest month: January 18°C 64.4°F
Wettest month: November 36mm 1.4ins
Warmest sea: August 22.3°C 72.1°F
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