The climate of Marrakech
Marrakesh,
Morocco (also known as Marrakech or the Red City), is well known for its hot semi-arid temperatures ranging from lows of 12°C (53.6°F) in winter to highs of 38°C (100.4°F) in summer. Due to its position between the Atlantic ocean and the Atlas Mountains, the city environment resembles those of a desert and Mediterranean countries like Spain or Portugal with humid summers and gently wet winters.
On any day, daytime temperatures are rather high averaging 27°C (80.6°F), while night temperatures can drop to as low as 13°C (55.4°F) to 15°C (59°F).
The rain which mainly occurs in winter and autumn is low. The precipitation is low throughout the entire year averaging 282mm (11.1") of a downpour. There is no snowfall in Marrakech apart on the Atlas mountain.
Summer starts in
June and ends in
September. Summer is the windiest season with June having the most blustery days than any other month. The average wind speed is 10.6km/h (6.6mph). Additionally, sandstorms are a common phenomenon in June. Winter starts in
December and ends in
February with relatively warmer days and chilly nights.
The best time to visit Marrakesh
The best months to see
Marrakesh are
March,
April,
May,
October, and
November. In these months, conditions are ideal for outdoor activities like camel trekking, site seeing, and tours with the daytime temperature at lows of 21.1°C (70°F) to highs of 32.2°C (90°F), while night temperatures are between 13°C (55.4°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Due to Marrakech's semi-dry climate, the magnificent flora and fauna vegetation flourish during this period.
The worst time to visit Marrakesh
There is no wrong time to visit the Red City because of the adequately high degree of daylight the city gets throughout the entire year. However, one ought to avoid visiting Marrakech during the summer months from
June to
August and winter months from
December to
February as temperatures at this time of year are not very pleasant.
Summer temperatures fluctuate between 27°C (80.6°F) and 38°C (100.4°F), while winter temperatures can plunge to lows as 8°C (46.4°F), which can sometimes be chilly. Also, staying at the city can be quite expensive as hotel, fare, and general prices of commodities skyrocket as the city gets flocked with more visitors escaping the harsh summer and bitter winter from the north.
Weather hazards
The city of Marrakech never experiences climatic hazards like Hurricanes, Tornadoes, or out-of-control fires. However, dust storms, which mainly appear in
April to
June, are a common phenomenon with fairly robust winds blowing. Try to avoid sandstorms as they bring prevailing harsh and dry conditions with very little visibility. There is likewise the threat of the hot desert sun, which can bring much dehydration and cause harm to the skin.
Weather in January
January, like
December, in
Marrakesh,
Morocco, is another enjoyable winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 5.9°C (42.6°F) and max 18.4°C (65.1°F). January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 18.4°C (65.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 5.9°C (42.6°F).
Weather in January » Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in
Marrakesh, is also an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 19.9°C (67.8°F) and an average low of 7.6°C (45.7°F). In February, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in
January - a still enjoyable 19.9°C (67.8°F).
Weather in February » Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in
Marrakesh, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.4°C (48.9°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F). In March, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in
February - an agreeable 22.3°C (72.1°F).
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Weather in April
April in
Marrakesh,
Morocco, is a warm spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.7°C (74.7°F) and 11°C (51.8°F). In April, the average high-temperature is essentially the same as in
March - a moderately hot 23.7°C (74.7°F).
Weather in April » Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in
Marrakesh, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.8°C (56.8°F) and an average high of 27.5°C (81.5°F). In Marrakesh,
Morocco, the average high-temperature in May marginally rises from a warm 23.7°C (74.7°F) in
April to a still moderately hot 27.5°C (81.5°F).
Weather in May » Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in
Marrakesh, is a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.3°C (61.3°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F). In Marrakesh, the average high-temperature in June slightly increases from a moderately hot 27.5°C (81.5°F) in
May to a hot 31.3°C (88.3°F).
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Weather in July
July is a torrid summer month in
Marrakesh,
Morocco, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.9°C (67.8°F) and an average high of 36.8°C (98.2°F). July is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 36.8°C (98.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F). In July, the average heat index is calculated to be a blistering 44°C (111.2°F).
Weather in July » Weather in August
The last month of the summer,
August, is another torrid month in
Marrakesh,
Morocco, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.5°C (97.7°F) and min 20.1°C (68.2°F). In August, the average high-temperature is essentially the same as in
July - a still very hot 36.5°C (97.7°F).
Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in
Marrakesh, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.2°C (64.8°F) and an average high of 32.5°C (90.5°F). In Marrakesh, the average high-temperature in September marginally drops from a torrid 36.5°C (97.7°F) in
August to a tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F).
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Weather in October
October, like
September, in
Marrakesh,
Morocco, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.5°C (81.5°F) and min 14.7°C (58.5°F). In October, the average high-temperature drops from a tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F) in September to a warm 27.5°C (81.5°F).
Weather in October » Weather in November
The last month of the autumn,
November, is another pleasant month in
Marrakesh,
Morocco, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.4°C (50.7°F) and max 22.2°C (72°F). In November, the average high-temperature drops from a warm 27.5°C (81.5°F) in
October to an agreeable 22.2°C (72°F).
Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter,
December, is also an enjoyable month in
Marrakesh,
Morocco, with an average temperature varying between 6.5°C (43.7°F) and 18.7°C (65.7°F). In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a pleasant 22.2°C (72°F) in
November to a comfortable 18.7°C (65.7°F).
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