Chefchaouen Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceïma, Morocco is 22°C (72°F), with daytime highs ranging from 15°C (59°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Chefchaouen compares to cities worldwide.
Chefchaouen Monthly Temperatures
In Chefchaouen, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Nighttime lows reflect this range, dropping from 19°C (66°F) in August to 6°C (43°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Chefchaouen by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. August, the warmest month of the year, receives 305 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
47-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Chefchaouen Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Chefchaouen spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Chefchaouen vs Morocco
The map below shows the annual temperature across Morocco. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Chefchaouen vs World: Temperature Compared
Chefchaouen's average annual maximum temperature is 22°C (72°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Chefchaouen?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Chefchaouen, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 15°C (59°F) and humidity around 82% — considered very high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 32°C (90°F) with 77% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Chefchaouen this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Chefchaouen's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Chefchaouen climate page.
