Meknès Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
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 (86°F).
In winter months the mercury almost never dips below 15°C (59°F) 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.
Monthly Temperature in Meknès
In Meknès, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C (95°F) in July to a moderate 17°C (63°F) in January.
Nighttime temperatures range from 20°C (68°F) in July to 5°C (41°F) in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Meknès
On average, Meknès receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 545 mm (21 in). The seasons in Meknès bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.4 mm (0.2 in) over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Meknès Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Meknès
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Meknès by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Meknès.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 78%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Meknès 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
