Errachidia climate
Errachidia (Morocco) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 278 mm11 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Errachidia climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1559 | 236 | 947 | 200.8 |
| Feb | 1763 | 337 | 1050 | 230.9 |
| Mar | 2170 | 643 | 1457 | 301.2 |
| Apr | 2578 | 1050 | 1864 | 271.1 |
| May | 3086 | 1457 | 2272 | 251.0 |
| Jun | 3596 | 1966 | 2781 | 110.4 |
| Jul | 39103 | 2474 | 3189 | 80.3 |
| Aug | 38100 | 2373 | 3087 | 200.8 |
| Sep | 3290 | 1865 | 2577 | 371.5 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1356 | 2068 | 311.2 |
| Nov | 1967 | 744 | 1355 | 291.1 |
| Dec | 1560 | 337 | 949 | 170.7 |
| Year | 39103 | 236 | 1966 | 27811 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54% | 24% | 3.9 | 10:16 |
| Feb | 52% | 26% | 4.9 | 11:00 |
| Mar | 48% | 30% | 6.1 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 43% | 33% | 7.1 | 12:55 |
| May | 38% | 34% | 7.6 | 13:46 |
| Jun | 30% | 27% | 8.0 | 14:13 |
| Jul | 21% | 38% | 7.6 | 14:02 |
| Aug | 27% | 40% | 6.9 | 13:19 |
| Sep | 38% | 39% | 5.9 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 46% | 37% | 4.9 | 11:20 |
| Nov | 53% | 31% | 4.0 | 10:29 |
| Dec | 58% | 27% | 3.6 | 10:04 |
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 Errachidia is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39 °C103 °F and a low of 24 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 15 °C59 °F and lows 2 °C36 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23 °C41.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 278 mm11 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 35% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December and January and June and July. The wettest month is September (37 mm1.5 in), the driest is July (8 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 21% in July to 58% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in December to 11 km/h (7 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Errachidia
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October and November: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 25 mm1.0 in to 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C103 °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 Errachidia
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1559 to 17 °C63 °F, lows 236 to 3 °C37 °F, about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2170 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 643 to 14 °C57 °F, about 27 mm1.1 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 39 °C103 °F, lows 1966 to 24 °C74 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1967 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 744 to 18 °C65 °F, about 32 mm1.3 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 Errachidia compares
Compared with Khenifra, about 161 km to the northwest, Errachidia is on average 0.8 °C1.4 °F warmer and receives 58% less precipitation (278 mm11 in vs 664 mm26 in). The difference is largest in June (2.4 °C4.3 °F warmer).
Of the 31 places in Morocco covered by World Climates, Errachidia is the 16th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 29th 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: Bou Saâda (Algeria, BSh), MSila (Algeria, BSh) and Gorgan (Iran, BSh).
Nearby places
- Khenifra 161 km · 18 °C65 °F · 664 mm26 in
- Beni Mellal 187 km · 21 °C70 °F · 526 mm21 in
- Béchar 212 km · 21 °C70 °F · 123 mm4.8 in
- Al Fqih Ben Çalah 222 km · 21 °C69 °F · 397 mm16 in
- Fes 240 km · 20 °C68 °F · 715 mm28 in
- Meknes 242 km · 18 °C65 °F · 608 mm24 in
- Khouribga 256 km · 17 °C63 °F · 460 mm18 in
- Taza 256 km · 19 °C66 °F · 560 mm22 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Errachidia?
July is the warmest month in Errachidia, with an average high of 39 °C (103 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Errachidia?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 15 °C (59 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (36 °F).
When does it rain the most in Errachidia?
September is the wettest month with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Errachidia?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and October and November.
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 1,308 m, while Errachidia lies at about 1,039 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.7 °C3.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.