Weather & climate · Rabat
Best Time to Visit Morocco
May to October
The best time to visit Morocco is May to October, when daytime highs in Rabat are around 23–28°C. August is the warmest month (28°C by day), January the coldest (11°C at night), and November the wettest with about 98 mm of rain.
28°C
Warmest: August
11°C
Coldest nights: January
490 mm
Rain per year
98 mm
Wettest: November
Morocco weather by month
- Jan17°C11°C66 mm
- Feb17°C11°C52 mm
- Mar19°C12°C55 mm
- Apr20°C14°C38 mm
- May23°C16°C19 mm
- Jun26°C18°C3 mm
- Jul27°C20°C2 mm
- Aug28°C21°C2 mm
- Sep27°C20°C33 mm
- Oct24°C18°C55 mm
- Nov20°C14°C98 mm
- Dec18°C12°C67 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 11°C | 66 mm | 77% | 61% | Fair |
| February | 17°C | 11°C | 52 mm | 76% | 58% | Fair |
| March | 19°C | 12°C | 55 mm | 76% | 58% | Fair |
| April | 20°C | 14°C | 38 mm | 76% | 57% | Fair |
| May | 23°C | 16°C | 19 mm | 74% | 52% | Best time |
| June | 26°C | 18°C | 3 mm | 73% | 48% | Best time |
| July | 27°C | 20°C | 2 mm | 73% | 51% | Best time |
| August | 28°C | 21°C | 2 mm | 72% | 49% | Best time |
| September | 27°C | 20°C | 33 mm | 74% | 51% | Best time |
| October | 24°C | 18°C | 55 mm | 73% | 58% | Best time |
| November | 20°C | 14°C | 98 mm | 73% | 60% | Fair |
| December | 18°C | 12°C | 67 mm | 76% | 61% | Fair |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Rabat (34.02, -6.82). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Morocco have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Morocco?
May to October. The best time to visit Morocco is May to October, when daytime highs in Rabat are around 23–28°C. August is the warmest month (28°C by day), January the coldest (11°C at night), and November the wettest with about 98 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Morocco?
August, with average highs of 28°C in Rabat.
What is the coldest month in Morocco?
January, when nights drop to about 11°C and days reach 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Morocco?
November with about 98 mm; July is the driest (2 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Morocco?
January is the least comfortable month on average: 17°C by day and 66 mm of rain.
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