Taza climate
Taza (Morocco) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 560 mm22 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Taza climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1661 | 439 | 1050 | 662.6 |
| Feb | 1763 | 540 | 1152 | 622.5 |
| Mar | 2169 | 745 | 1457 | 682.7 |
| Apr | 2475 | 949 | 1762 | 622.4 |
| May | 2883 | 1355 | 2169 | 371.5 |
| Jun | 3493 | 1763 | 2678 | 100.4 |
| Jul | 39102 | 2171 | 3086 | 40.1 |
| Aug | 39102 | 2271 | 3086 | 110.4 |
| Sep | 3391 | 1865 | 2578 | 261.0 |
| Oct | 2882 | 1457 | 2170 | 612.4 |
| Nov | 2068 | 847 | 1457 | 903.5 |
| Dec | 1762 | 541 | 1152 | 652.6 |
| Year | 39102 | 439 | 1966 | 56022 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70% | 49% | 2.9 | 10:06 |
| Feb | 69% | 49% | 3.7 | 10:54 |
| Mar | 67% | 52% | 4.8 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 65% | 53% | 5.8 | 12:00 |
| May | 59% | 46% | 6.8 | 13:56 |
| Jun | 50% | 27% | 7.8 | 14:25 |
| Jul | 38% | 23% | 7.7 | 14:13 |
| Aug | 38% | 25% | 7.0 | 13:25 |
| Sep | 49% | 36% | 5.6 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 55% | 43% | 4.2 | 11:15 |
| Nov | 65% | 50% | 3.0 | 10:20 |
| Dec | 71% | 47% | 2.6 | 9:53 |
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 Taza is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C61 °F and lows 4 °C39 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.4 °C36.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 560 mm22 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 39% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is November (90 mm3.5 in), the driest is July (4 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 38% in August to 71% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 23%) are typical of July. 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 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Taza
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 37 mm1.5 in to 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, 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 Taza
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1661 to 17 °C63 °F, lows 439 to 5 °C41 °F, about 64 mm2.5 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 2169 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 745 to 13 °C55 °F, about 56 mm2.2 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3493 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1763 to 22 °C71 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2068 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 847 to 18 °C65 °F, about 59 mm2.3 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 Taza compares
Compared with Fes, about 93 km to the west, Taza is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler and receives 22% less precipitation (560 mm22 in vs 715 mm28 in). The difference is largest in December (1.4 °C2.6 °F cooler).
Of the 31 places in Morocco covered by World Climates, Taza is the 13th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 8th 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), Tizi Ouzou (Algeria, Csa) and Algiers (Algeria, Csa).
Nearby places
- Fes 93 km · 20 °C68 °F · 715 mm28 in
- Taourirt 105 km · 19 °C66 °F · 497 mm20 in
- Al Hoceïma 116 km · 19 °C65 °F · 436 mm17 in
- Nador 145 km · 20 °C68 °F · 465 mm18 in
- Meknes 146 km · 18 °C65 °F · 608 mm24 in
- Berkane 174 km · 19 °C66 °F · 481 mm19 in
- Sidi Slimane 176 km · 20 °C69 °F · 628 mm25 in
- Khemisset 194 km · 18 °C64 °F · 507 mm20 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Taza?
August is the warmest month in Taza, with an average high of 39 °C (102 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Taza?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (61 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (39 °F).
When does it rain the most in Taza?
November is the wettest month with about 90 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 4 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Taza?
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 792 m, while Taza lies at about 530 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.7 °C3.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.