Weather in January in Morocco
Thinking about venturing to Morocco this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Morocco in January?
The weather in Morocco in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Imilchil at 8°C to warm in Laayoune at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Laayoune and -4°C in Imilchil. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Morocco with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.To explore the conditions in Morocco in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mhamid el Rhozlane with an average of 3 mm to high rainfall in Chefchaouene with 106 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Marrakesh enjoys approximately 221 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at Morocco's conditions throughout the year, check out our Morocco climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Morocco?
Marrakesh
In January Marrakesh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Fez
In January Fez generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Essaouira
In January Essaouira generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Merzouga
In January Merzouga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Agadir
In January Agadir generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Morocco.
Is January the best time to visit Morocco?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Marrakesh, January might be a good time to visit Morocco. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Marrakesh. On the other hand, the weather in July tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
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