Climate in Marrakesh (Marrakech-Tensift-Haouz, Morocco)

The best time of year to visit Marrakesh in Morocco

The climate of Marrakech is continental; this means that it is mainly dry and it can be quite extreme at times. Marrakech sees a lot of sunshine and has a characteristically hot and dry summer.

Winter can be fairly cold with frequent frosts during the night. Spring and autumn are mild and are definitely the best times to visit. We recommend the months April, May, September and October. Find a hotel and compare prices here.

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).

Other facts from our historical climate data:

Does Marrakesh have a dry season?
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.

Which is the warmest month in Marrakesh?
July has an average maximum temperature of 36°C (96°F) and is the warmest month of the year.

Which is the coldest month in Marrakesh?
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C (59°F).

Which is the wettest month in Marrakesh?
March tops the wettest month list with 56mm (2.2in) of rainfall.

Which is the driest month in Marrakesh?
July is the driest month with 5mm (0.2in) of precipitation.

Which is the sunniest month in Marrakesh?
July is the sunniest month with an average of 335 hours of sunshine.

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