Morocco weather in May
Planning a journey to Morocco this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Morocco in May?
Morocco has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Agoudal at 19°C to very warm in Mhamid el Rhozlane at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Mhamid el Rhozlane and 7°C in Agoudal.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dakhla with an average of 0.7 mm to moderate rainfall in Chefchaouene with 71 mm. Meanwhile, Marrakesh enjoys close to 287 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Morocco in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Morocco climate page.
Where to go in Morocco in May
Popular destinations in Morocco
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Average weather in Marrakesh
In May Marrakesh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Fez
In May Fez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Essaouira
In May Essaouira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Merzouga
In May Merzouga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Agadir
In May Agadir generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Morocco?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Morocco. Typically, the climate in Marrakesh is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
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. In contrast, July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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