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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Sidi Rahal.
Temperatures in Sidi Rahal, Morocco, shift moderately through the seasons. The warmest month is August at 27°C (81°F), and the coolest is January at 18°C (64°F).
With around 390 mm (15 in) of annual rainfall, Sidi Rahal has a fairly dry climate. However, it has a distinct dry season from April to October. The wettest month is November, while August sees the least rain. July is the sunniest month, averaging 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
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The weather in Sidi Rahal changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 18°C (64°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in August to 11°C (52°F) in January.
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Sidi Rahal maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 390 mm (15 in). Sidi Rahal can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 65 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1.8 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sidi Rahal Precipitation page.
Sidi Rahal can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.1 hours of sunlight per day.
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The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 84%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather in Sidi Rahal. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Sidi Rahal has a distinct dry season from April to October.
Daytime highs range from 18°C (64°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 11°C (52°F) to 21°C (70°F).
Annual rainfall is around 390 mm (15 in). November is the wettest month with 65 mm (2.6 in), while August is the driest with 1.8 mm (0.1 in).
Sidi Rahal receives around 2,924 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 303 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 183 hours. Overall, Sidi Rahal enjoys abundant sunshine.
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The Atlas Mountains in Morocco
This mountain range is the second highest mountains in the world and is certainly one of the most natural and wonderful mountains you could ever visit. One for the bucket list for sure.
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