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Marrakesh-Safi Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco in May.

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Planning a trip to Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Marrakesh-Safi in May

Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco is a region in Morocco. May in Marrakesh-Safi generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Asgaour at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Douar Khalifa Ben Mbarek at 29°C (84°F). At night it cools down to 15°C (59°F) in Douar Khalifa Ben Mbarek and 9°C (48°F) in Asgaour.

To explore the conditions in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ounara with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Aghbalou with 59 mm (2.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Marrakech enjoys about 287 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Marrakesh-Safi by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Marrakesh-Safi — and find the best time to visit. (based on Marrakech)

January19°C (66°F) February20°C (68°F) March23°C (73°F) April25°C (77°F) May28°C (82°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August35°C (95°F) September31°C (88°F) October28°C (82°F) November23°C (73°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Marrakesh-Safi in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Marrakesh-Safi.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Marrakesh-Safi

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco?

Temperature range in Marrakesh-Safi (May)

Precipitation variation in Marrakesh-Safi (May)

Marrakech

In May Marrakech generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
287 hours
315 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
25 mm (1 in)
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marrakech →

Essaouira

In May Essaouira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
288 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Essaouira →

Imlil

In May Imlil generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
287 hours
315 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Dar Caïd Layadi

In May Dar Caïd Layadi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
287 hours
315 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Douar Caïd Layadi

In May Douar Caïd Layadi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
287 hours
315 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Marrakesh-Safi in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Marrakech 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Essaouira 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Imlil 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Dar Caïd Layadi 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Douar Caïd Layadi 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Sidi Kaouki 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

Marrakesh-Safi weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco in May?

Expect perfect weather across Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco in May. The popular destination of Marrakech averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco in May?

Marrakech averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco. Marrakech averages only about 25 mm (1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco with overall perfect weather in Marrakech.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Marrakech. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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