Marrakesh climate
Marrakesh (Morocco) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C70 °F, and about 291 mm11 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Marrakesh climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1966 | 643 | 1355 | 361.4 |
| Feb | 2169 | 745 | 1457 | 311.2 |
| Mar | 2475 | 949 | 1762 | 401.6 |
| Apr | 2780 | 1253 | 1966 | 271.1 |
| May | 3187 | 1559 | 2373 | 160.6 |
| Jun | 3596 | 1865 | 2780 | 40.2 |
| Jul | 40104 | 2272 | 3188 | 70.3 |
| Aug | 40104 | 2373 | 3189 | 70.3 |
| Sep | 3494 | 1967 | 2780 | 140.6 |
| Oct | 3085 | 1661 | 2373 | 230.9 |
| Nov | 2374 | 1152 | 1763 | 542.1 |
| Dec | 2068 | 846 | 1457 | 321.3 |
| Year | 40104 | 643 | 2170 | 29111 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58% | 33% | 3.7 | 10:18 |
| Feb | 58% | 36% | 4.5 | 11:01 |
| Mar | 56% | 39% | 5.7 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 56% | 40% | 6.6 | 12:55 |
| May | 50% | 38% | 7.2 | 13:45 |
| Jun | 42% | 25% | 7.9 | 14:12 |
| Jul | 32% | 28% | 7.6 | 14:01 |
| Aug | 34% | 34% | 6.8 | 13:18 |
| Sep | 44% | 33% | 5.9 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 48% | 39% | 4.7 | 11:20 |
| Nov | 55% | 37% | 3.8 | 10:30 |
| Dec | 59% | 34% | 3.4 | 10:06 |
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 Marrakesh is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 40 °C104 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C66 °F and lows 6 °C43 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.7 °C33.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 291 mm11 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 42% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–September. The wettest month is November (54 mm2.1 in), the driest is June (4 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 32% in July to 59% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 25%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in January to 10 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Marrakesh
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–April: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 30 °C85 °F with 23 mm0.9 in to 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 40 °C104 °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 Marrakesh
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1966 to 21 °C69 °F, lows 643 to 8 °C46 °F, about 33 mm1.3 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 2475 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 949 to 15 °C59 °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 40 °C104 °F, lows 1865 to 23 °C73 °F, about 6 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2374 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 1152 to 19 °C67 °F, about 31 mm1.2 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 Marrakesh compares
Compared with Casablanca, about 220 km to the north, Marrakesh is on average 1.9 °C3.4 °F warmer and receives 38% less precipitation (291 mm11 in vs 473 mm19 in). The difference is largest in July (6.7 °C12 °F warmer).
Of the 31 places in Morocco covered by World Climates, Marrakesh is the 2nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 28th 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: Almería (Spain, BSh), Sakiet ed Daier (Tunisia, BSh) and Sfax (Tunisia, BWh).
Nearby places
- El Kelaa des Srarhna 72 km · 21 °C69 °F · 312 mm12 in
- Safi 138 km · 19 °C66 °F · 347 mm14 in
- Settat 156 km · 19 °C66 °F · 440 mm17 in
- Al Fqih Ben Çalah 157 km · 21 °C69 °F · 397 mm16 in
- Khouribga 173 km · 17 °C63 °F · 460 mm18 in
- Beni Mellal 174 km · 21 °C70 °F · 526 mm21 in
- El Jadida 187 km · 19 °C66 °F · 418 mm16 in
- Agadir 203 km · 23 °C74 °F · 267 mm10 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Marrakesh?
August is the warmest month in Marrakesh, with an average high of 40 °C (104 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Marrakesh?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 19 °C (66 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (43 °F).
When does it rain the most in Marrakesh?
November is the wettest month with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Marrakesh?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–April.
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 837 m, while Marrakesh lies at about 457 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.5 °C4.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.