Ouarzazate Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Ouarzazate’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Morocco.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to mild in Ouarzazate. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C in July to a mild 17°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 2°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Ouarzazate by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 1.7 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 2 days. For more information, please visit our Ouarzazate Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Morocco Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Morocco. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Ouarzazate Temperatures Compared World Wide
Ouarzazate’s average annual maximum temperature is 27°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
In Toronto, Canada, the average annual temperature is 13°C, with snowy winters and warm summers.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is mild, with an average annual temperature of 19°C and minimal seasonal variation.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters than Amsterdam.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Ouarzazate’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Ouarzazate climate page.
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