Winter
Dec → Feb18 to 19°
nights 6 to 8°
- 7 rainy days · 51 mm
- 8.8 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Fez?
- Jan18°not recommended
- Feb19°fair
- Mar21°recommended
- Apr24°recommended
- May29°recommended
- Jun33°fair
- Jul38°not recommended
- Aug38°fair
- Sep33°recommended
- Oct29°recommended
- Nov22°recommended
- Dec19°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Fez, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18° | 6° | 8.5 h | 52 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 19° | 8° | 9.5 h | 50 mm | 7 d | |
| March | 21° | 9° | 9.5 h | 82 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| April | 24° | 12° | 10.7 h | 61 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| May | 29° | 15° | 11.6 h | 41 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| June | 33° | 18° | 12.5 h | 10 mm | 3 d | |
| July | 38° | 22° | 12.6 h | 2 mm | 0 d | |
| August | 38° | 22° | 12.2 h | 6 mm | 1 d | |
| September | 33° | 19° | 11 h | 18 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| October | 29° | 16° | 9.4 h | 47 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 22° | 11° | 8.8 h | 45 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| December | 19° | 8° | 8.3 h | 50 mm | 6 d |
The four seasons in Fez, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Chouara Tannery) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May21 to 29°
nights 9 to 15°
- 7 rainy days · 61 mm
- 10.6 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug33 to 38°
nights 18 to 22°
- 1 rainy days · 6 mm
- 12.4 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov22 to 33°
nights 11 to 19°
- 5 rainy days · 37 mm
- 9.7 h of sun
Book early for March to May and September to November
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Fez, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h25 of daylight, in December 9h54, a difference of 4h31.
10h07Jan
10h55Feb
11h53Mar
13hApr
13h55May
14h25Jun
14h13Jul
13h25Aug
12h20Sep
11h16Oct
10h20Nov
9h54Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Chouara Tannery" (34.07°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Fez, month by month
EventsFez Festival of World Sacred MusicMay to JuneFez Festival of Sufi CultureOctoberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
- Long days: June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Fez, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- May to JuneFez Festival of World Sacred Music
A week of concerts in the palaces and on Bab Makina square, where Moroccan brotherhoods meet musicians from elsewhere.
- OctoberFez Festival of Sufi Culture
Sama concerts, talks and gatherings around the Sufi tradition, in the city's madrasas and gardens.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended18°6° at night
- 52 mm · 8 d
- 8.5 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Fair19°8° at night
- 50 mm · 7 d
- 9.5 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Recommended21°9° at night
- 82 mm · 9 d
- 9.5 h
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended24°12° at night
- 61 mm · 8 d
- 10.7 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended29°15° at night
- 41 mm · 5 d
- 11.6 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair33°18° at night
- 10 mm · 3 d
- 12.5 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended38°22° at night
- 2 mm · 0 d
- 12.6 h
Low season, lower prices
August
Fair38°22° at night
- 6 mm · 1 d
- 12.2 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended33°19° at night
- 18 mm · 3 d
- 11 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended29°16° at night
- 47 mm · 6 d
- 9.4 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended22°11° at night
- 45 mm · 7 d
- 8.8 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair19°8° at night
- 50 mm · 6 d
- 8.3 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 6 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (52 mm). Expect 8.5 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 50 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.5 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (82 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (61 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 29 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 41 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 18 °C at night. Hardly any rain (10 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.5 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 38 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.6 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 38 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (6 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (18 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. 29 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 47 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 45 mm over 7 days. Expect 8.8 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 50 mm over 6 days. Expect 8.3 h of sunshine a day. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Fez?
March to May and September to November: over these months, recorded highs range from 21 to 33 °C, with 6 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Chouara Tannery).
Which month should you avoid in Fez?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 52 mm over 8 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Chouara Tannery).
What is the hottest month in Fez?
July, with 38 °C on average in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Chouara Tannery).
What is the coldest month in Fez?
January, with 18 °C at best during the day and 6 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Chouara Tannery).
What is the driest month in Fez?
July: 2 mm over 0 days of rain, against 82 mm in March, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Fez?
July, with 12.6 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Fez?
The gap between day and night reaches 16 °C in July: 38 °C in the afternoon, 22 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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