Marrakech Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Marrakech Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 335 hours of sunshine in July and 209 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3130 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 11.2 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 7.0 hours in February.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 78% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 65%.

Marrakech enjoys an average of 3130 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

March, Marrakech’s wettest month, receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Marrakech Precipitation page.