- Rain mm/yr
- 250
- Climate Type
- Semi-arid subtropical steppe (hot summers, mild winters)
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: holiday-weather.com, weather-and-climate.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Best window to visit: March–May and September–November for comfortable weather and manageable crowds.
- Summer (June–August) is brutally hot (regularly exceeds 40°C (104°F) / 104°F) with risk of heatstroke during midday; avoid if possible or plan indoor activities and pool time.
- Winter nights drop sharply—pack a jacket even if daytime is pleasant. Many riads lack strong heating.
- Rain, when it falls, often comes as brief downpours or thunderstorms; even wettest months see only 1–2 inches total.
- Spring features blooming gardens but is peak season with higher prices and crowds; early March and late May offer better value.
- Fall (October–early November) offers excellent weather with fewer crowds than spring—consider this as a hidden gem window.
- December is expensive and crowded (Christmas/New Year); avoid unless attending specific events.
- January–February is quieter and cheaper, with pleasant daytime temperatures, though nights are cool.
- Altitude (~450 m / 1,450 ft) moderates summer heat slightly compared to true desert areas.
- Distant Atlas Mountains often snow-capped in winter, visible from city but accessible only via organized day trips.
Rainfall
- Dry Season
- June through September (almost no rain)
- Wet Season
- October through May (minimal, light rain)
- Driest Month
- July
- Wettest Month
- March
- Annual Total Mm
- 250
- Annual Total Inches
- 9.8
- Driest Month Rainfall Mm
- 3
- Wettest Month Rainfall Mm
- 50
- Driest Month Rainfall Inches
- 0.1
- Wettest Month Rainfall Inches
- 2
Snowfall
- Marrakech City
- Does not snow in city; extremely rare
- Nearby Atlas Mountains
- Snow visible on distant peaks during winter months (December–February), occasionally accessible via day trips
Best Months
Best Months
- March
- April
- May
- September
- October
- November
Peak Season
- Description
- Spring and autumn offer ideal temperatures; December sees holiday tourism spike
Months
- March through May
- September through November
- December (Christmas/New Year)
Temperature
- Coldest Month
- January
- Warmest Month
- July/August
- Fall Winter Range
- 10–25°C (50–77°F) daytime
- Spring Summer Range
- 24–36°C (75–97°F) daytime
Coldest Avg Low
- Celsius
- 6
- Fahrenheit
- 42
Warmest Avg Low
- Celsius
- 20
- Fahrenheit
- 68
Coldest Avg High
- Celsius
- 19
- Fahrenheit
- 66
Warmest Avg High
- Celsius
- 36
- Fahrenheit
- 97
Climate Type
Semi-arid subtropical steppe (hot summers, mild winters)
Worst Months
Worst Months
- June
- July
- August
Seasonal Notes
- Autumn
- Warm but cooling, minimal rain, cultural events resume, fewer crowds than spring
- Spring
- Warm, blooming gardens, occasional showers (1–2 inches per month), peak tourist season begins
- Summer
- Very hot (36–45°C (97–113°F) / 97–113°F), dry, intense sun, occasional sandstorms, lowest tourist numbers but many venues closed
- Winter
- Mild days (15–20°C (59–68°F) / 59–68°F), cold nights (5–10°C (41–50°F) / 41–50°F), occasional rain, December holiday surge
Off Peak Season
- Description
- Winter and summer see fewer tourists; winter is cooler with potential rain; summer is extremely hot
Months
- January through early March
- June through August
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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