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

Looking to travel to Marrakesh in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Marrakesh the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Marrakesh in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 287 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. 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 May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 58%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 287 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 66%  

Where to go in Morocco in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Marrakesh in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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