Chefchaouen Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Chefchaouen. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C (59°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) in August to around 6°C (43°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Chefchaouen has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 954 mm (38 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives high rainfall, averaging 132 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 3.4 mm (0.1 in) over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Chefchaouen Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Chefchaouen. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.9 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 86%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year