Meknès Climate by Month
Meknès has a continental climate and the weather is under the influence of the Atlas Mountains. Summer months can be quite warm because of the warm air coming from the Sahara. The average temperature in summer is above 30°C.
In winter months the mercury almost never dips below 15°C during the day, however during the nights in it can be extremely cold at times.
The best travel time for Meknès in Morocco is from March to May and October - November, where you have a mild temperatures and medium precipitation.
Average day and night temperature
In Meknès, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in July to a moderate 17°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 5°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Meknès receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 545 mm. The seasons in Meknès, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 71 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.4 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.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
In Meknès, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.5 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Meknès.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Meknès in Morocco
During the months of 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 and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 71 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 350 hours of sunshine.
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