August weather forecast
Marrakesh, Morocco

August in Marrakesh, Morocco holds onto the simmering summer temperatures that July presents, exhibiting an arid and sun-drenched weather pattern. The heat peak of the year carries over to this month, while rainfall figures continue to remain insignificantly low. Even though there's hardly any variation in temperature observed between July and August, there's a mild dip in UV exposure. Matching July's temperature scale, the city records an extreme high of 36.5°C (97.7°F) in August, barely marking a decline from its hottest month.

Temperature

Marrakesh ushers in August with an average high-temperature of a still torrid 36.5°C (97.7°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Marrakesh documents a marked decrease from day to night, with an average low of 20.1°C (68.2°F) throughout August.

Heat index

The heat index for August is appraised at a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Marrakesh are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

Rainfall

In Marrakesh, in August, it is raining for 1.2 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation. In Marrakesh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 58.8 days and collects up to 281mm (11.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 20:28. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 19:56 +01.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Marrakesh is 10.2h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 10. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 10 suggests this advice:
Always be cautious. Skin and eyes can be affected swiftly without protection. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Applying and reapplying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 after every two hours, outdoor workout, or swim is recommended.