Meknes climate
Meknes (Morocco) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C65 °F, and about 608 mm24 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Meknes climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1560 | 540 | 1050 | 803.1 |
| Feb | 1762 | 541 | 1152 | 692.7 |
| Mar | 2068 | 745 | 1356 | 813.2 |
| Apr | 2373 | 948 | 1660 | 592.3 |
| May | 2780 | 1254 | 1967 | 321.2 |
| Jun | 3189 | 1560 | 2374 | 70.3 |
| Jul | 3596 | 1865 | 2780 | 20.1 |
| Aug | 3697 | 1967 | 2882 | 50.2 |
| Sep | 3188 | 1762 | 2475 | 230.9 |
| Oct | 2680 | 1457 | 2068 | 652.6 |
| Nov | 2067 | 948 | 1458 | 1054.1 |
| Dec | 1762 | 643 | 1152 | 813.2 |
| Year | 3697 | 540 | 1865 | 60824 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72% | 44% | 3.2 | 10:08 |
| Feb | 71% | 45% | 4.0 | 10:55 |
| Mar | 69% | 49% | 5.1 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 68% | 50% | 6.1 | 12:59 |
| May | 62% | 45% | 6.9 | 13:54 |
| Jun | 55% | 28% | 7.8 | 14:24 |
| Jul | 46% | 24% | 7.7 | 14:12 |
| Aug | 44% | 26% | 7.0 | 13:24 |
| Sep | 53% | 34% | 5.8 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 58% | 40% | 4.4 | 11:16 |
| Nov | 67% | 45% | 3.3 | 10:21 |
| Dec | 71% | 44% | 2.9 | 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 Meknes is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 36 °C97 °F and a low of 19 °C67 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 15 °C60 °F and lows 5 °C40 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.7 °C31.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 608 mm24 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 (105 mm4.1 in), the driest is July (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 44% in August to 72% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 mph) in January to 9 km/h (5 mph) in August. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Meknes
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 32 mm1.2 in to 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 36 °C97 °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 Meknes
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1560 to 17 °C62 °F, lows 540 to 6 °C43 °F, about 77 mm3.0 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 2068 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 745 to 12 °C54 °F, about 57 mm2.2 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 3189 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1560 to 19 °C67 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2067 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 948 to 17 °C62 °F, about 64 mm2.5 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 Meknes compares
Compared with Fes, about 53 km to the east, Meknes is on average 1.6 °C2.9 °F cooler and receives 15% less precipitation (608 mm24 in vs 715 mm28 in). The difference is largest in July (2.9 °C5.2 °F cooler).
Of the 31 places in Morocco covered by World Climates, Meknes is the 29th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 7th 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: Blida (Algeria, Csa), Huelva (Spain, Csa) and İzmir (Turkey, Csa).
Nearby places
- Khemisset 49 km · 18 °C64 °F · 507 mm20 in
- Fes 53 km · 20 °C68 °F · 715 mm28 in
- Sidi Slimane 54 km · 20 °C69 °F · 628 mm25 in
- Kenitra 104 km · 19 °C66 °F · 490 mm19 in
- Khenifra 107 km · 18 °C65 °F · 664 mm26 in
- Rabat 119 km · 19 °C67 °F · 488 mm19 in
- Temara 125 km · 19 °C66 °F · 488 mm19 in
- Ksar El Kebir 127 km · 20 °C69 °F · 806 mm32 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Meknes?
August is the warmest month in Meknes, with an average high of 36 °C (97 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Meknes?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 15 °C (60 °F) and an average low of 5 °C (40 °F).
When does it rain the most in Meknes?
November is the wettest month with about 105 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Meknes?
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 — 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 414 m, while Meknes lies at about 531 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.8 °C1.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.