January weather forecast
Marrakesh, Morocco

Typically, in January Marrakesh, Morocco experiences a relatively mild start to the year. Sunshine averages 7.1 hours per day and the UV index stands at 3, indicating a low risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. The January weather features daily high temperatures that are just slightly lower than December, giving way to a moderate overall climate. While rainfall is not unusually high this month, it is nevertheless significantly more than in the upcoming summer months. Remarkably, Marrakesh registers a low temperature of 5.9°C (42.6°F) in January, demanding warm clothing especially in the evenings and early mornings.

Temperature

In Marrakesh, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 18.4°C (65.1°F) and a low of 5.9°C (42.6°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Marrakesh is 65%.

Rainfall

In Marrakesh, in January, during 7.6 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Marrakesh, there are 58.8 rainfall days, and 281mm (11.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 19:04 +01.

Sunshine

January, November and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Marrakesh, Morocco. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.