January weather forecast
El Hoceima, Morocco

January in El Hoceima, Morocco, grapples with traditional winter weather. It is often damp due to frequent rain showers. Average low and high temperatures remain at 8°C (46.4°F) and 17°C (62.6°F) respectively, making it the coldest month in the coastal city. The chill is contrasted by ample daylight, stretching to about 10.1 hours daily. The generally overcast conditions make it a slower month for outdoor activities or tourism in El Hoceima.

Temperature

The coldest period in El Hoceima, with an average high-temperature of 17°C (62.6°F), falls in January, February and December.

Rainfall

In January, in El Hoceima, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout January, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated. In El Hoceima, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70 days and collects up to 376mm (14.8") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In El Hoceima, Morocco, in January, the average water temperature is 16.3°C (61.3°F).
Note: Most people find swimming in 16.3°C (61.3°F) unenjoyable. As the water temperature falls from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), controlling one's breathing becomes harder.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 18:42 +01.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in El Hoceima, Morocco, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.