Oriental Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Oriental, Morocco in January.

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Saïdia Oujda Nador

Are you planning a trip a to Oriental, Morocco in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Oriental in January

Oriental, Morocco is a region in Morocco. January in Oriental generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Oujda at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Nador at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Nador and 4°C (39°F) in Oujda. While January might be the chilliest month, Oriental, Morocco offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

For specific regional insights in Oriental, Morocco, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nador with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Saïdia with 46 mm (1.8 in).

Average sunshine

January brings good sunshine to many areas. Saïdia sees around 197 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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January18°C (64°F) February18°C (64°F) March20°C (68°F) April21°C (70°F) May24°C (75°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August31°C (88°F) September28°C (82°F) October25°C (77°F) November21°C (70°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Oriental in January

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

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 Oriental

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Oriental, Morocco?

Temperature range in Oriental (January)

Precipitation variation in Oriental (January)

Saïdia

In January Saïdia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
197 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Saïdia →

Oujda

In January Oujda generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
197 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
Climate in Oujda →

Nador

In January Nador generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Nador →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Oriental, in Morocco.

In our records: Morocco January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Morocco in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Morocco dropped to -19°C (-2°F) in Imilchil on January 25, 2017.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Oriental in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saïdia 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Oujda 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Nador 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)

Oriental weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Oriental, Morocco in January?

Expect very good weather across Oriental, Morocco in January. The popular destination of Saïdia averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Oriental, Morocco in January?

Saïdia averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does Oriental, Morocco get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Oriental, Morocco during January, with Saïdia averaging close to 46 mm (1.8 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Oriental, Morocco?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Oriental, Morocco with often very good weather in Saïdia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, June, September, October and November offering mostly excellent weather in Saïdia.

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