Fes climate
Fes (Morocco) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C68 °F, and about 715 mm28 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Fes climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1661 | 642 | 1152 | 953.7 | 0 |
| Feb | 1864 | 643 | 1254 | 863.4 | 1 |
| Mar | 2170 | 847 | 1558 | 943.7 | 0 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1151 | 1763 | 722.8 | 0 |
| May | 2882 | 1457 | 2170 | 381.5 | 0 |
| Jun | 3392 | 1864 | 2678 | 90.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 38101 | 2170 | 3085 | 30.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 39101 | 2272 | 3087 | 90.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 3391 | 1966 | 2679 | 241.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 2882 | 1560 | 2271 | 742.9 | 0 |
| Nov | 2169 | 1050 | 1560 | 1164.6 | 0 |
| Dec | 1864 | 745 | 1254 | 943.7 | 0 |
| Year | 39101 | 642 | 2068 | 71528 | 1 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71% | 51% | 2.8 | 10:07 |
| Feb | 70% | 50% | 3.7 | 10:55 |
| Mar | 68% | 52% | 4.8 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 67% | 53% | 5.8 | 12:00 |
| May | 61% | 46% | 6.7 | 13:55 |
| Jun | 51% | 29% | 7.6 | 14:24 |
| Jul | 39% | 23% | 7.7 | 14:12 |
| Aug | 37% | 24% | 7.0 | 13:25 |
| Sep | 47% | 34% | 5.6 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 54% | 42% | 4.2 | 11:16 |
| Nov | 65% | 48% | 3.1 | 10:20 |
| Dec | 70% | 49% | 2.6 | 9:54 |
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 Fes is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 39 °C101 °F and a low of 22 °C72 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C61 °F and lows 6 °C42 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.3 °C34.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 715 mm28 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 43% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is November (116 mm4.6 in), the driest is July (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 37% in August to 71% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 23%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in January to 9 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Fes
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October. Average highs then reach 21 °C70 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 38 mm1.5 in to 94 mm3.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C101 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Fes
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1661 to 18 °C64 °F, lows 642 to 7 °C45 °F, about 92 mm3.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2170 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 847 to 14 °C57 °F, about 68 mm2.7 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 3392 to 39 °C101 °F, lows 1864 to 22 °C72 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2169 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1050 to 19 °C66 °F, about 71 mm2.8 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 Fes compares
The nearest larger place is Rabat, about 169 km to the west. Compared with it, Fes is on average 0.6 °C1 °F warmer. It receives 46% more precipitation (715 mm28 in vs 488 mm19 in). The difference is largest in July (5.8 °C10.5 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 31 places in Morocco. By annual mean temperature, Fes is the 10th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 2nd wettest. See all of them on the Morocco climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Chlef (Algeria, Csa), Algiers (Algeria, Csa) and Relizane (Algeria, Csa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Meknes 53 km · 18 °C65 °F · 608 mm24 in
- Climate in Sidi Slimane 89 km · 20 °C69 °F · 628 mm25 in
- Climate in Taza 93 km · 19 °C66 °F · 560 mm22 in
- Climate in Khemisset 101 km · 18 °C64 °F · 507 mm20 in
- Climate in Ksar El Kebir 136 km · 20 °C69 °F · 806 mm32 in
- Climate in Khenifra 137 km · 18 °C65 °F · 664 mm26 in
- Climate in Kenitra 148 km · 19 °C66 °F · 490 mm19 in
- Climate in Al Hoceïma 167 km · 19 °C65 °F · 436 mm17 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Fes?
August is the warmest month in Fes. Its average high is 39 °C (101 °F) and its average low is 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the coldest month in Fes?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 16 °C (61 °F) and its average low is 6 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in Fes?
November is the wettest month with about 116 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Fes?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and October.
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. The gaps are largest 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 575 m, while Fes lies at about 406 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.1 °C2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.