Morocco weather in August
What is the weather like in Morocco in August?
The weather conditions in Morocco in August vary from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination. It is a summer month.
During August in Morocco, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Fnidek with 25°C (77°F) to very high in Mhamid with 41°C (107°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (78°F) in Mhamid and 22°C (71°F) in Fnidek. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in August varies from almost none in Mhamid with an average of 0mm (0 inches) of rainfall to low in Tabant with 21mm (0.8 inches).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 316 hours of sunshine in Marrakesh during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Morocco, check out the map below.
Where to go in Morocco in August





Popular destinations in Morocco
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Morocco?
Average weather in Marrakesh
In August Marrakesh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Fez
In August Fez generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (65°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Essaouira
In August Essaouira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Merzouga
In August Merzouga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (78°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Agadir
In August Agadir generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to go to Morocco?
In our opinion August is a good time to visit Morocco with commonly tolerable weather in Marrakesh.
On average the best time to visit Morocco is in March, April, May, June, September and October with generally perfect weather in Marrakesh.
The worst month is July that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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