Nador climate
Nador (Morocco) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C68 °F, and about 465 mm18 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Nador climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1864 | 745 | 1254 | 491.9 |
| Feb | 1966 | 846 | 1356 | 391.5 |
| Mar | 2171 | 1050 | 1660 | 542.1 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1254 | 1864 | 522.0 |
| May | 2781 | 1559 | 2170 | 341.3 |
| Jun | 3188 | 1966 | 2577 | 80.3 |
| Jul | 3595 | 2272 | 2984 | 60.2 |
| Aug | 3595 | 2373 | 2984 | 170.7 |
| Sep | 3187 | 2068 | 2577 | 331.3 |
| Oct | 2781 | 1661 | 2271 | 622.4 |
| Nov | 2170 | 1152 | 1661 | 692.7 |
| Dec | 1865 | 847 | 1356 | 421.7 |
| Year | 3595 | 745 | 2068 | 46518 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75% | 51% | 2.8 | 10:02 |
| Feb | 73% | 51% | 3.6 | 10:52 |
| Mar | 70% | 52% | 4.7 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 68% | 50% | 5.8 | 13:02 |
| May | 65% | 46% | 6.7 | 13:00 |
| Jun | 59% | 35% | 7.3 | 14:31 |
| Jul | 53% | 35% | 7.0 | 14:18 |
| Aug | 56% | 36% | 6.4 | 13:28 |
| Sep | 66% | 43% | 5.2 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 69% | 48% | 4.0 | 11:14 |
| Nov | 73% | 52% | 2.9 | 10:16 |
| Dec | 76% | 52% | 2.5 | 9:48 |
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 Nador is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 18 °C64 °F and lows 7 °C45 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.4 °C29.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 465 mm18 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 37% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is November (69 mm2.7 in), the driest is July (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 53% in July to 76% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 35%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in October to 10 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Nador
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February–May and October–December: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 34 mm1.3 in to 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 35 °C95 °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 Nador
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1864 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 745 to 8 °C47 °F, about 43 mm1.7 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 2171 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1050 to 15 °C59 °F, about 47 mm1.8 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3188 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1966 to 23 °C73 °F, about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2170 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 1152 to 20 °C68 °F, about 54 mm2.1 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.
How Nador compares
Compared with Al Hoceïma, about 92 km to the west, Nador is on average 1.4 °C2.6 °F warmer and receives 7% more precipitation (465 mm18 in vs 436 mm17 in). The difference is largest in July (5.6 °C10 °F warmer).
Of the 31 places in Morocco covered by World Climates, Nador is the 9th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 19th 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: Oran (Algeria, BSh), Hammamet (Tunisia, BSh) and Algiers (Algeria, Csa).
Nearby places
- Berkane 62 km · 19 °C66 °F · 481 mm19 in
- Taourirt 85 km · 19 °C66 °F · 497 mm20 in
- Al Hoceïma 92 km · 19 °C65 °F · 436 mm17 in
- Oujda 108 km · 18 °C65 °F · 507 mm20 in
- Taza 145 km · 19 °C66 °F · 560 mm22 in
- Tlemcen 151 km · 16 °C61 °F · 516 mm20 in
- Almería 191 km · 20 °C69 °F · 238 mm9.4 in
- Sidi Bel Abbes 209 km · 18 °C65 °F · 548 mm22 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Nador?
August is the warmest month in Nador, with an average high of 35 °C (95 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Nador?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 18 °C (64 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (45 °F).
When does it rain the most in Nador?
November is the wettest month with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Nador?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February–May and October–December.
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 291 m, while Nador lies at about 19 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.8 °C3.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.