Khenifra climate
Khenifra (Morocco) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C65 °F, and about 664 mm26 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Khenifra climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1558 | 338 | 948 | 803.2 |
| Feb | 1661 | 439 | 1050 | 752.9 |
| Mar | 1967 | 744 | 1355 | 873.4 |
| Apr | 2272 | 949 | 1661 | 642.5 |
| May | 2781 | 1355 | 2068 | 431.7 |
| Jun | 3391 | 1762 | 2577 | 120.5 |
| Jul | 38100 | 2170 | 3085 | 80.3 |
| Aug | 3799 | 2271 | 3085 | 170.7 |
| Sep | 3289 | 1763 | 2476 | 311.2 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1356 | 2067 | 622.4 |
| Nov | 1966 | 745 | 1356 | 1034.1 |
| Dec | 1660 | 440 | 1050 | 813.2 |
| Year | 38100 | 338 | 1865 | 66426 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69% | 44% | 3.4 | 10:12 |
| Feb | 68% | 46% | 4.3 | 10:58 |
| Mar | 66% | 47% | 5.5 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 64% | 48% | 6.5 | 12:57 |
| May | 59% | 45% | 7.1 | 13:50 |
| Jun | 49% | 30% | 7.9 | 14:19 |
| Jul | 34% | 35% | 7.4 | 14:07 |
| Aug | 33% | 39% | 6.7 | 13:21 |
| Sep | 44% | 40% | 5.8 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 55% | 44% | 4.6 | 11:18 |
| Nov | 65% | 46% | 3.5 | 10:25 |
| Dec | 69% | 43% | 3.2 | 9:59 |
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 Khenifra is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 38 °C100 °F and a low of 21 °C70 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 15 °C58 °F and lows 3 °C38 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.7 °C37.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 664 mm26 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 40% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is November (103 mm4.1 in), the driest is July (8 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 33% in August to 69% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 30%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in December 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 Khenifra
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and October: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 43 mm1.7 in to 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 38 °C100 °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 Khenifra
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1558 to 16 °C61 °F, lows 338 to 4 °C40 °F, about 79 mm3.1 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 1967 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 744 to 13 °C55 °F, about 65 mm2.6 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3391 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 1762 to 22 °C71 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1966 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 745 to 17 °C63 °F, about 65 mm2.6 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 Khenifra compares
Compared with Beni Mellal, about 93 km to the southwest, Khenifra is on average 2.6 °C4.7 °F cooler and receives 26% more precipitation (664 mm26 in vs 526 mm21 in). The difference is largest in December (2.8 °C5.1 °F cooler).
Of the 31 places in Morocco covered by World Climates, Khenifra is the 28th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 3rd 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: Tizi Ouzou (Algeria, Csa), Sidi Bel Abbes (Algeria, Csa) and Blida (Algeria, Csa).
Nearby places
- Beni Mellal 93 km · 21 °C70 °F · 526 mm21 in
- Khemisset 106 km · 18 °C64 °F · 507 mm20 in
- Meknes 107 km · 18 °C65 °F · 608 mm24 in
- Al Fqih Ben Çalah 107 km · 21 °C69 °F · 397 mm16 in
- Khouribga 116 km · 17 °C63 °F · 460 mm18 in
- Fes 137 km · 20 °C68 °F · 715 mm28 in
- Sidi Slimane 150 km · 20 °C69 °F · 628 mm25 in
- Temara 160 km · 19 °C66 °F · 488 mm19 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Khenifra?
July is the warmest month in Khenifra, with an average high of 38 °C (100 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the coldest month in Khenifra?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 15 °C (58 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (38 °F).
When does it rain the most in Khenifra?
November is the wettest month with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Khenifra?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and 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 — 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 1,302 m, while Khenifra lies at about 868 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.8 °C5.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.