Marrakesh monthly weather averages

What's the weather like in Marrakesh?

Marrakesh, located in the western part of Morocco, has a subtropical semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures generally remain warm throughout the year with an average of around 77°F (25°C). The hottest months are July and August when the mercury commonly hits over 95°F (35°C). Summers see very little rainfall, with most of the precipitation occurring in the winter months. January and February are the wettest months, with an average of 2.76 inches (70 mm) of rain.

The city is exposed to strong winds from the not too distant Atlantic coast, which cause welcome cooling in the summer months. This cooling effect can be felt most in the evenings, when temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F). The city is also affected by the nearby Atlas Mountains, which can cause temperatures to drop by up to 10°C (18°F).

Marrakesh also experiences strong winds from the Sahara Desert, which can cause sand storms in the summer months. These storms often cause a haze to settle over the city, reducing visibility and creating conditions that can be uncomfortable for some.

Overall, Marrakesh has a very mild climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The city is exposed to strong winds, but these winds also provide cooling in the summer months. Rainfall is generally low, but the city does see some precipitation in the winter months.

Average daytime temperature

The bar chart below shows the average monthly peak daytime temperatures at Marrakesh

Marrakesh average temperature chart (Celsius) Marrakesh average temperature chart (Fahrenheit)
Average monthly temperatures in Marrakesh (degrees centigrade and fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C 18 19.5 21.9 23.3 27.1 30.7 36.1 35.6 31.9 26.9 21.7 18.3
°F 64.4 67.1 71.4 74 80.8 87.3 96.9 96.1 89.4 80.5 71.1 64.9

Please note: these are the average peak daytime temperatures (usually around mid-afternoon) so do not show daytime / night highs and lows. To see the daily range of temperatures have a look at the temperature max / min chart below.

Average rainfall & rainy days

The graph below shows the average rainfall and number of rainy days per month.

Marrakesh monthly rainfall chart (mm) Marrakesh monthly rainfall chart (inches)
Average monthly rainfall in Marrakesh (mm and inches)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
mm 31 34 30 29 15 4 1 3 6 22 36 33
inches 1.2 1.4 1.2 1.1 0.6 0.2 0 0.1 0.2 0.9 1.4 1.3
Rainy days 6 6 6 6 4 1 1 1 3 4 6 5

Average annual rainfall in Marrakesh: 267.666mm (105.4 inches)

Average daily sunshine

The bar chart below shows the average daily sunshine hours in Marrakesh

Marrakesh average daily sunshine chart
Average daily sunshine Marrakesh
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Hrs sunshine 7.8 8.1 8.7 9.3 10 11.2 11.4 10.8 9.4 8.6 7.8 7.8

Day / night temperatures

The graph below shows the daily range of temperatures for each month.

Marrakesh average minimum / maximum temperatures (Celsius) Marrakesh average minimum / maximum temperatures (Fahrenheit)
Maximum and minimum daily temperatures in Marrakesh (degrees centigrade and fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 5.5 7.2 9 10.8 13.8 16.3 20 20 18 14.4 10 6.1
Max °C 18.3 19.8 22.2 23.7 27.5 31.1 36.5 36 32.2 27.3 22 18.6
Min °F 41.9 45 48.2 51.4 56.8 61.3 67.9 68 64.4 57.8 50 42.9
Max °F 53.4 56.3 60.1 63 69.1 74.7 82.8 82.4 77.2 69.4 60.8 54.1

Sea temperature

The graph below shows the average sea temperature.

Marrakesh average sea temperature chart (Celsius) Marrakesh average sea temperature chart (Fahrenheit)
Average sea temperature around Marrakesh in degrees centigrade and fahrenheit
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C 17.7 17.1 17.2 17.7 18.7 20.3 21.6 22.3 22.2 21.5 20.1 18.7
°F 63.8 62.8 62.9 63.9 65.7 68.6 70.8 72.1 72 70.6 68.1 65.6

Wind speed

The graph below shows the average wind speed.

Marrakesh average winspeed by month (km/h) Marrakesh average winspeed by month (mph)
Average wind speed in Marrakesh (mph and kmh)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
km/h 7 9 11 12 12 12 12 12 10 9 8 7
mph 5 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 5 5

A monthly average windspeed of over 16km/h or 10mph suggests a location is fairly windy.

Relative humidity

The graph below shows the average relative humidity.

Marrakesh relative humidity averages
Average relative humidity in Marrakesh
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
65% 62% 58% 58% 54% 51% 45% 45% 50% 55% 62% 64%
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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
Map showing location of Marrakesh (31.63416, -7.99994) Marrakesh map pin © Google

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