Tangier climate
Tangier (Morocco) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C65 °F, and about 620 mm24 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tangier climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1660 | 1254 | 1457 | 742.9 |
| Feb | 1660 | 1253 | 1457 | 742.9 |
| Mar | 1762 | 1355 | 1559 | 803.2 |
| Apr | 1865 | 1457 | 1661 | 572.2 |
| May | 2169 | 1661 | 1865 | 261.0 |
| Jun | 2475 | 1865 | 2170 | 40.1 |
| Jul | 2680 | 2069 | 2374 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 2781 | 2170 | 2475 | 30.1 |
| Sep | 2576 | 2068 | 2272 | 261.0 |
| Oct | 2272 | 1864 | 2068 | 763.0 |
| Nov | 1966 | 1559 | 1762 | 1064.2 |
| Dec | 1762 | 1356 | 1559 | 943.7 |
| Year | 2781 | 1253 | 1865 | 62024 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79% | 49% | 2.7 | 9:59 |
| Feb | 79% | 48% | 3.5 | 10:50 |
| Mar | 79% | 50% | 4.5 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 79% | 48% | 5.7 | 13:03 |
| May | 77% | 39% | 6.7 | 14:02 |
| Jun | 76% | 26% | 7.6 | 14:34 |
| Jul | 74% | 20% | 7.6 | 14:21 |
| Aug | 76% | 22% | 6.8 | 13:30 |
| Sep | 80% | 33% | 5.3 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 81% | 41% | 3.9 | 11:12 |
| Nov | 79% | 47% | 2.9 | 10:13 |
| Dec | 80% | 47% | 2.4 | 9:45 |
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 Tangier is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C81 °F and a low of 21 °C70 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 16 °C60 °F and lows 12 °C53 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 10.3 °C18.5 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 620 mm24 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 44% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is November (106 mm4.2 in), the driest is July (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 74% in July to 81% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 20%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in July to 15 km/h (9 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Tangier
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–October. Average highs then reach 18 °C65 °F to 27 °C81 °F. Precipitation is 1 mm0.0 in to 76 mm3.0 in per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Tangier
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1660 to 17 °C62 °F, lows 1253 to 13 °C56 °F, about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1762 to 21 °C69 °F, lows 1355 to 16 °C61 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2475 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1865 to 21 °C70 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1966 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 1559 to 20 °C68 °F, about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Tangier compares
The nearest larger place is Fes, about 206 km to the south. Compared with it, Tangier is on average 1.4 °C2.5 °F cooler. It receives 13% less precipitation (620 mm24 in vs 715 mm28 in). The difference is largest in July (6.3 °C11.4 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 31 places in Morocco. By annual mean temperature, Tangier is the 27th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 6th wettest. See all of them on the Morocco climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Algeciras (Spain, Csa), Jerez de la Frontera (Spain, Csa) and Málaga (Spain, Csa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Tétouan 44 km · 18 °C65 °F · 552 mm22 in
- Climate in Algeciras 51 km · 18 °C65 °F · 620 mm24 in
- Climate in Larache 72 km · 19 °C66 °F · 629 mm25 in
- Climate in Ksar El Kebir 86 km · 20 °C69 °F · 806 mm32 in
- Climate in Jerez de la Frontera 107 km · 18 °C65 °F · 577 mm23 in
- Climate in Marbella 117 km · 19 °C65 °F · 554 mm22 in
- Climate in Málaga 163 km · 19 °C66 °F · 505 mm20 in
- Climate in Sidi Slimane 167 km · 20 °C69 °F · 628 mm25 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tangier?
August is the warmest month in Tangier. Its average high is 27 °C (81 °F) and its average low is 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tangier?
February is the coldest month. Its average high is 16 °C (60 °F) and its average low is 12 °C (53 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tangier?
November is the wettest month with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Tangier?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–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. The gaps are largest 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.