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Ouarzazate Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Because of its location in the Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate is perhaps one of the most special places in Morocco. In summer months the mercury can rise far above 40°C while in winter you will find snow on the nearby mountain tops and it regularly freezes during the day.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Ouarzazate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 38°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Ouarzazate has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 112 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Ouarzazate can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 18 mm of precipitation over 4 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 1.7 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ouarzazate Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Ouarzazate experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 11.2 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 8.1 hours in November, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Ouarzazate

Wed   Jan 15
12°C | 1°C
NE 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
15°C | -1°C
NW 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
18°C | 1°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Ouarzazate 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ouarzazate?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ouarzazate?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ouarzazate?
    October tops the wettest month list with 18 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ouarzazate?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ouarzazate?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 335 hours of sunshine.

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