Best Time to Visit Marrakech: Weather Month by Month

Q: What is the best time to visit Marrakech?

May is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 9.8h of sunshine and 5.0% rainy days. The months of May & April offer comparable conditions.

Q: How many hours of sunshine does Marrakech get in May?

Marrakech averages 9.8 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.9/10.

Q: What is the rainiest month in Marrakech?

July is the most unfavourable month with July has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

Q: What are the temperatures at night in Marrakech in May?

In May, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.

Q: Is Marrakech good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Marrakech scores 7.6/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 8.9/10.

Q: When should you avoid Marrakech?

July is the most difficult month to visit Marrakech, with July has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Decide

When to visit Marrakech?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Marrakech, May and April clearly stand out. July concentrates the least favourable conditions.

Top & avoid

🏆 May · 9.1 April · 8.9 June · 8.8 October · 8.8 ⚠️ July · 3.2

8.0

Jan

8.3

Feb

8.3

Mar

8.9

Apr

9.1

May

8.8

Jun

3.2

Jul

3.4

Aug

8.4

Sep

8.8

Oct

8.4

Nov

7.9

Dec

Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Marrakech offers 10 comfortable months, with 2 months to avoid (July, August). The gap is sharp: 9.1 in May vs 3.2 in July.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 10 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)

Month	T° min	T° max	Rain %	mm/day	Sun	Score	Verdict
☀️ January →	6°C	20°C	10%	0.8mm	7.4h	8.0/10	Best period
☀️ February →	7°C	22°C	13%	1.4mm	7.7h	8.3/10	Best period
☀️ March →	9°C	22°C	15%	1.6mm	8.2h	8.3/10	Best period
☀️ April →	12°C	26°C	10%	1.3mm	9.0h	8.9/10	Best period
☀️ May →	15°C	30°C	5%	0.5mm	9.8h	9.1/10	Best period
☀️ June →	17°C	33°C	2%	0.1mm	12.0h	8.8/10	Best period
🌧️ July →	21°C	39°C	1%	0.0mm	10.7h	3.2/10	Tough conditions
🌧️ August →	21°C	38°C	3%	0.1mm	10.2h	3.4/10	Tough conditions
☀️ September →	18°C	33°C	4%	0.2mm	8.9h	8.4/10	Best period
☀️ October →	16°C	31°C	8%	0.7mm	8.1h	8.8/10	Best period
☀️ November →	11°C	24°C	13%	0.9mm	7.6h	8.4/10	Best period
☀️ December →	7°C	20°C	13%	1.3mm	7.3h	7.9/10	Best period

☀️ January

8.0/10

T°6°C / 20°C

Rain %10%

Sun7.4h

Best period

☀️ February

8.3/10

T°7°C / 22°C

Rain %13%

Sun7.7h

Best period

☀️ March

8.3/10

T°9°C / 22°C

Rain %15%

Best period

Rain %10%

Best period

Best period

Best period

Best period

Best period

Rain %13%

Best period

T°7°C / 20°C

Rain %13%

Sun7.3h

Best period

📊 Quick read

Optimal window

Jan → Jun

Good transition

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Tough period

Jul · Aug

🌡️ Detailed conditions (May)

🌡️ Feel

Warm

☀️ UV

8.2 · Very strong

💧 Humidity feel

9°C · Dry

☔ Rain

5% · 0.5 mm/day

🌅 Sunshine

9.8h/day

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Marrakech

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Activities

Tours, tickets, experiences

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Morocco

🗣️LanguageArabic

💶CurrencyMoroccan Dirham (MAD)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘ+2.33°C/decade

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 39°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 20°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMarch · 15%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is Marrakech ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Temperate climate with a 9.1 → 3.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

31.63°N · 8.00°W

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Marrakech?

May is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 9.8h of sunshine and 5.0% rainy days. The months of May & April offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Marrakech get in May?

Marrakech averages 9.8 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.9/10.

What is the rainiest month in Marrakech?

July is the most unfavourable month with July has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Marrakech in May?

In May, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.

Is Marrakech good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Marrakech scores 7.6/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 8.9/10.

When should you avoid Marrakech?

July is the most difficult month to visit Marrakech, with July has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.