Marrakesh weather in January (Marrakech-Tensift-Haouz, Morocco)

Will it be warm or cold in Marrakesh this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Marrakesh generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 19°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 5°C. Though the coolest month of the year, the temperatures are far from cold. With still warm days.

Precipitation

Marrakesh in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 6 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 221 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Marrakesh climate page with graphs.

 

Marrakesh, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 65%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 221 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 71%  

Where to go in Morocco in January

Find out more about the weather in Morocco and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Marrakesh, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Marrakesh.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Morocco? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Morocco. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.