Climate - Errachidia (Morocco)

The climate of Errachidia (formerly Ksar Es-Souk) is subtropical desert, with mild winters and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in central Morocco, at 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) above sea level.
The Atlas Mountains to the north block cold fronts, so snow and frost are very rare despite the altitude.

Errachidia - Climate data

In Errachidia, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 9.4 °C (49.0 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 32.8 °C (91.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Errachidia, precipitation amounts to 140 millimeters (5.5 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 4 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (August) to 20 mm (0.8 in) in the wettest ones (March, October) Here is the average precipitation.

Errachidia - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Errachidia is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 9.4 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 2.8 °C (37 °F) and a maximum of 16.1 °C (61 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.6 °C (20.1 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in January 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In February, the weather in Errachidia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.7 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 28.2 °C (82.8 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In March, the weather in Errachidia is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.7 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 9.4 °C (49 °F) and a maximum of 22 °C (71.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in March 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 32.3 °C (90.1 °F) in March 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In April, the weather in Errachidia is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in April 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 34.9 °C (94.8 °F) in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In May, the weather in Errachidia is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.0 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 4.6 °C (40.3 °F) in May 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) in May 1994.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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In June, the weather in Errachidia is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.7 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F) and a maximum of 35.3 °C (95.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, it dropped to 11.1 °C (52 °F) in June 1993.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, it reached 41.9 °C (107.4 °F) in June 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In July, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Errachidia is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.8 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 26.1 °C (79 °F) and a maximum of 39.4 °C (103 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it dropped to 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F). However, it reached 43.7 °C (110.7 °F) in July 2017.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 19%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In August, the weather in Errachidia is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.8 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.6 °F) and a maximum of 38.2 °C (100.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, it dropped to 16.4 °C (61.5 °F) in August 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In September, the weather in Errachidia is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) in September 2012.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in September 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Errachidia is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.8 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.4 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) in October 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In November, the weather in Errachidia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.2 °C (46.8 °F) and a maximum of 20.6 °C (69.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in November 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F) in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In December, the weather in Errachidia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.4 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 4 °C (39.3 °F) and a maximum of 16.9 °C (62.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.5 °C (29.3 °F) in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it reached 26.7 °C (80.1 °F) in December 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).