Morocco weather in January
What is the weather like in Morocco in January?
The weather conditions in Morocco in January vary from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination. It is a winter month.
During January in Morocco, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Agoudal with 8°C (46°F) to high in Laayoune with 23°C (73°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Laayoune and -4°C (25°F) in Agoudal. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Morocco.
Precipitation in January varies from almost none in Mhamid el Rhozlane with an average of 3mm (0.12 inches) of rainfall to high in Chefchaouene with 106mm (4.17 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Morocco, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Morocco?
Average weather in Marrakesh
In January Marrakesh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (65°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Fez
In January Fez generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Essaouira
In January Essaouira generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (53°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Merzouga
In January Merzouga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (42°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Agadir
In January Agadir generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (69°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (53°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to go to Morocco?
In our opinion January is a good time to visit Morocco with commonly pleasant weather in Marrakesh. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Morocco is in February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Marrakesh.
The worst month is July that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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