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This mountain range is the second highest mountains in the world and is certainly one of the most natural and wonderful mountains you could ever visit. One for the bucket list for sure.
May in Ouarzazate sees daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F) at night. The excellent weather makes it a good time to visit.
Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Ouarzazate typically rise from around 27°C (81°F) at the start of May to approximately 32°C (90°F) by the end. Nights are pleasant, with lows typically ranging from 13°C (55°F) to 18°C (64°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Ouarzazate spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 24 years of weather observations in Ouarzazate between 2002 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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The Atlas Mountains in Morocco
This mountain range is the second highest mountains in the world and is certainly one of the most natural and wonderful mountains you could ever visit. One for the bucket list for sure.
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