Marrakesh Weather in January

What's the weather like in Marrakesh (Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz) in January 2024?

The climate in Marrakesh during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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.

Marrakesh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.3°C 64.9°F
Nightly temperature 5.5°C 41.9°F
Average temperature 11.9°C 53.4°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 31 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 17.7°C 63.8°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 7.2kph 5 mph

On average January is the 4th wettest 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.

January temperatures in Marrakesh

Marrakesh average temperature in January

January rainfall

Marrakesh average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Marrakesh average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Marrakesh in January 2024.

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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
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