Ksar El Kebir climate
Ksar El Kebir (Morocco) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C69 °F, and about 806 mm32 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ksar El Kebir climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1762 | 745 | 1254 | 1003.9 |
| Feb | 1864 | 846 | 1355 | 913.6 |
| Mar | 2169 | 1049 | 1559 | 1074.2 |
| Apr | 2374 | 1253 | 1864 | 803.2 |
| May | 2882 | 1558 | 2170 | 401.6 |
| Jun | 3493 | 1865 | 2679 | 70.3 |
| Jul | 39101 | 2170 | 3086 | 10.1 |
| Aug | 39102 | 2272 | 3087 | 40.1 |
| Sep | 3392 | 1967 | 2679 | 271.0 |
| Oct | 2883 | 1661 | 2272 | 943.7 |
| Nov | 2170 | 1152 | 1661 | 1395.5 |
| Dec | 1864 | 847 | 1356 | 1174.6 |
| Year | 39102 | 745 | 2069 | 80632 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83% | 49% | 2.7 | 10:03 |
| Feb | 81% | 48% | 3.5 | 10:52 |
| Mar | 77% | 50% | 4.5 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 74% | 48% | 5.7 | 13:02 |
| May | 66% | 39% | 6.7 | 13:59 |
| Jun | 55% | 26% | 7.6 | 14:30 |
| Jul | 46% | 20% | 7.6 | 14:17 |
| Aug | 46% | 22% | 6.8 | 13:28 |
| Sep | 58% | 33% | 5.3 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 67% | 41% | 3.9 | 11:14 |
| Nov | 77% | 47% | 2.9 | 10:16 |
| Dec | 82% | 47% | 2.4 | 9:49 |
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 Ksar El Kebir is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 22 °C72 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 17 °C62 °F and lows 7 °C45 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.3 °C33 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 806 mm32 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 44% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is November (139 mm5.5 in), the driest is July (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 46% in August to 83% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 20%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in January to 7 km/h (5 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Ksar El Kebir
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and October: average highs of 23 °C74 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 40 mm1.6 in to 94 mm3.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C102 °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 Ksar El Kebir
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1762 to 18 °C64 °F, lows 745 to 8 °C47 °F, about 102 mm4.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2169 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 1049 to 15 °C58 °F, about 76 mm3.0 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 3493 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1865 to 22 °C72 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2170 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1152 to 19 °C67 °F, about 87 mm3.4 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 Ksar El Kebir compares
Compared with Tétouan, about 81 km to the northeast, Ksar El Kebir is on average 1.9 °C3.4 °F warmer and receives 46% more precipitation (806 mm32 in vs 552 mm22 in). The difference is largest in August (4.1 °C7.4 °F warmer).
Of the 31 places in Morocco covered by World Climates, Ksar El Kebir is the 8th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 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: Chlef (Algeria, Csa), Algiers (Algeria, Csa) and Relizane (Algeria, Csa).
Nearby places
- Larache 31 km · 19 °C66 °F · 629 mm25 in
- Tétouan 81 km · 18 °C65 °F · 552 mm22 in
- Sidi Slimane 82 km · 20 °C69 °F · 628 mm25 in
- Tangier 86 km · 18 °C65 °F · 620 mm24 in
- Kenitra 103 km · 19 °C66 °F · 490 mm19 in
- Meknes 127 km · 18 °C65 °F · 608 mm24 in
- Khemisset 132 km · 18 °C64 °F · 507 mm20 in
- Algeciras 132 km · 18 °C65 °F · 620 mm24 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ksar El Kebir?
August is the warmest month in Ksar El Kebir, with an average high of 39 °C (102 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ksar El Kebir?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 17 °C (62 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (45 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ksar El Kebir?
November is the wettest month with about 139 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Ksar El Kebir?
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 342 m, while Ksar El Kebir lies at about 18 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.1 °C3.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.