Ouarzazate Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (100°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C (63°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Ouarzazate has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Ouarzazate can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 18 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation over 4 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1.7 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Ouarzazate.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 60%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 25%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year