Casablanca Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Casablanca has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 361 mm (14 in) of rainfall annually. It experiences a distinct dry season during certain months. Refer to our detailed charts below to see the seasonal variation.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Casablanca can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 61 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 1.2 mm (0.05 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). The city receives 191 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Casablanca Temperature page.

Casablanca's average annual precipitation is 361 mm (14 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Casablanca:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Casablanca's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Casablanca Climate page.