Winter
Dec → Feb20 to 21°
nights 5 to 7°
- 5 rainy days · 31 mm
- 9.3 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Marrakech?
- Jan20°not recommended
- Feb21°fair
- Mar23°recommended
- Apr26°recommended
- May30°recommended
- Jun33°fair
- Jul39°not recommended
- Aug38°not recommended
- Sep33°fair
- Oct30°recommended
- Nov24°recommended
- Dec21°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Marrakech, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 5° | 9.2 h | 28 mm | 4 d | |
| February | 21° | 7° | 9.7 h | 39 mm | 6 d | |
| March | 23° | 9° | 10.2 h | 51 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| April | 26° | 12° | 11.3 h | 33 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| May | 30° | 15° | 11.9 h | 18 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| June | 33° | 17° | 12.2 h | 3 mm | 1 d | |
| July | 39° | 21° | 12.6 h | 2 mm | 1 d | |
| August | 38° | 21° | 12.2 h | 4 mm | 2 d | |
| September | 33° | 18° | 10.7 h | 7 mm | 1 d | |
| October | 30° | 15° | 9.9 h | 22 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| November | 24° | 10° | 9.2 h | 25 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| December | 21° | 7° | 8.9 h | 25 mm | 4 d |
The four seasons in Marrakech, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Jemaa el-Fna Square) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May23 to 30°
nights 9 to 15°
- 5 rainy days · 34 mm
- 11.1 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug33 to 39°
nights 17 to 21°
- 1 rainy days · 3 mm
- 12.3 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov24 to 33°
nights 10 to 18°
- 3 rainy days · 18 mm
- 9.9 h of sun
Book early for March to May and October 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 Marrakech, 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 14h12 of daylight, in December 10h06, a difference of 4h06.
10h18Jan
11h01Feb
11h54Mar
12h55Apr
13h45May
14h12Jun
14h01Jul
13h18Aug
12h19Sep
11h20Oct
10h30Nov
10h06Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Jemaa el-Fna Square" (31.63°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Marrakech, month by month
EventsMarrakech MarathonJanuaryMarrakech International Film FestivalNovember to DecemberDetails ↓
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 Marrakech, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- JanuaryMarrakech Marathon
The marathon runs past the medina ramparts and through the palm grove on a Sunday in January, with a half marathon open to amateurs.
- November to DecemberMarrakech International Film Festival
The Palais des Congrès screens the selection at the end of the year, with free open-air screenings on Jemaa el-Fna square.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended20°5° at night
- 28 mm · 4 d
- 9.2 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Fair21°7° at night
- 39 mm · 6 d
- 9.7 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Recommended23°9° at night
- 51 mm · 7 d
- 10.2 h
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended26°12° at night
- 33 mm · 5 d
- 11.3 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended30°15° at night
- 18 mm · 4 d
- 11.9 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair33°17° at night
- 3 mm · 1 d
- 12.2 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended39°21° at night
- 2 mm · 1 d
- 12.6 h
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended38°21° at night
- 4 mm · 2 d
- 12.2 h
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair33°18° at night
- 7 mm · 1 d
- 10.7 h
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended30°15° at night
- 22 mm · 3 d
- 9.9 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended24°10° at night
- 25 mm · 4 d
- 9.2 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair21°7° at night
- 25 mm · 4 d
- 8.9 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 5 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 28 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 39 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.7 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 51 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
April. 26 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. Rain stays light: 33 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.3 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 30 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 18 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 17 °C at night. Hardly any rain (3 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 39 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 1 day). 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, 21 °C at night. Hardly any rain (4 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 18 °C at night. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 30 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Hardly any rain (22 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 25 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.2 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 25 mm over 4 days. Expect 8.9 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 Marrakech?
March to May and October to November: over these months, recorded highs range from 23 to 30 °C, with 5 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Jemaa el-Fna Square).
Which month should you avoid in Marrakech?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 28 mm over 4 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Jemaa el-Fna Square).
What is the hottest month in Marrakech?
July, with 39 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Jemaa el-Fna Square).
What is the coldest month in Marrakech?
January, with 20 °C at best during the day and 5 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Jemaa el-Fna Square).
What is the driest month in Marrakech?
July: 2 mm over 1 day of rain, against 51 mm in March, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Marrakech?
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 Marrakech?
The gap between day and night reaches 18 °C in July: 39 °C in the afternoon, 21 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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