Beni Mellal climate
Beni Mellal (Morocco) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C70 °F, and about 526 mm21 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Beni Mellal climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1763 | 643 | 1253 | 592.3 |
| Feb | 1966 | 744 | 1355 | 572.2 |
| Mar | 2272 | 949 | 1660 | 732.9 |
| Apr | 2577 | 1253 | 1865 | 491.9 |
| May | 3086 | 1559 | 2272 | 301.2 |
| Jun | 3596 | 1966 | 2781 | 90.3 |
| Jul | 40105 | 2474 | 3290 | 60.2 |
| Aug | 40104 | 2475 | 3290 | 120.5 |
| Sep | 3493 | 2068 | 2780 | 261.0 |
| Oct | 2983 | 1661 | 2272 | 502.0 |
| Nov | 2171 | 1051 | 1661 | 913.6 |
| Dec | 1865 | 846 | 1355 | 642.5 |
| Year | 40105 | 643 | 2170 | 52621 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62% | 38% | 3.5 | 10:15 |
| Feb | 62% | 40% | 4.3 | 10:59 |
| Mar | 61% | 42% | 5.4 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 60% | 44% | 6.4 | 12:56 |
| May | 53% | 39% | 7.1 | 13:48 |
| Jun | 43% | 21% | 7.9 | 14:16 |
| Jul | 30% | 21% | 7.8 | 14:04 |
| Aug | 30% | 26% | 7.1 | 13:20 |
| Sep | 41% | 31% | 5.9 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 49% | 38% | 4.6 | 11:19 |
| Nov | 59% | 40% | 3.5 | 10:27 |
| Dec | 62% | 39% | 3.2 | 10:02 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Beni Mellal is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 40 °C105 °F and a low of 24 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 17 °C63 °F and lows 6 °C43 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.3 °C36.6 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 526 mm21 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 41% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is November (91 mm3.6 in), the driest is July (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 30% in July to 62% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 21%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in January to 7 km/h (4 mph) in August. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Beni Mellal
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February–May and October–December: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 30 mm1.2 in to 91 mm3.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 40 °C105 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Beni Mellal
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1763 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 643 to 8 °C46 °F, about 60 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2272 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 949 to 15 °C59 °F, about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3596 to 40 °C105 °F, lows 1966 to 24 °C75 °F, about 9 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2171 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 1051 to 20 °C68 °F, about 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Beni Mellal compares
Compared with Khouribga, about 80 km to the northwest, Beni Mellal is on average 3.9 °C7 °F warmer and receives 14% more precipitation (526 mm21 in vs 460 mm18 in). The difference is largest in July (5.8 °C10.5 °F warmer).
Of the 31 places in Morocco covered by World Climates, Beni Mellal is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 10th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Morocco climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Relizane (Algeria, Csa), Chlef (Algeria, Csa) and Algiers (Algeria, Csa).
Nearby places
- Al Fqih Ben Çalah 37 km · 21 °C69 °F · 397 mm16 in
- Khouribga 80 km · 17 °C63 °F · 460 mm18 in
- Khenifra 93 km · 18 °C65 °F · 664 mm26 in
- El Kelaa des Srarhna 105 km · 21 °C69 °F · 312 mm12 in
- Settat 140 km · 19 °C66 °F · 440 mm17 in
- Khemisset 167 km · 18 °C64 °F · 507 mm20 in
- Marrakesh 174 km · 21 °C70 °F · 291 mm11 in
- Casablanca 182 km · 19 °C67 °F · 473 mm19 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Beni Mellal?
July is the warmest month in Beni Mellal, with an average high of 40 °C (105 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Beni Mellal?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 17 °C (63 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (43 °F).
When does it rain the most in Beni Mellal?
November is the wettest month with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Beni Mellal?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February–May and October–December.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 995 m, while Beni Mellal lies at about 538 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3 °C5.3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.