Ouarzazate weather in January (Souss-Massa-Draa, Morocco)

What does the weather outlook for Ouarzazate look like in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Ouarzazate includes moderate temperatures and low rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 2°C. Enjoy a month of mild temperatures, still offering warmth and comfort throughout.

Precipitation

Ouarzazate in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 9 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 3 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 252 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Ouarzazate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ouarzazate climate page with graphs.

 

Ouarzazate, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 9 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 58%  

Sunshine 252 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Morocco in January

Find out more about the weather in Morocco and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ouarzazate, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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