Marrakesh, Morocco - Weather and Climate
The climate of Marrakesh is continental; this means that it is mainly dry and it can be quite extreme at times. Marrakesh 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.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to pleasant in Marrakesh. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 19°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 5°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Marrakesh maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 344 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, March receives moderate rainfall, averaging 50 mm of precipitation, recorded across 6 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 3 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Marrakesh Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Marrakesh varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 11.2 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 7.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Marrakesh.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 66%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 47%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 3 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, June, September, October, November and December and highest during February, March, April, May, July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Marrakesh
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The best time of year to visit Marrakesh in Morocco
During the months of February, March, April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 50 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 335 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
