, with mild winters and very hot summers.
The city is located at 460 meters (1,500 feet) above sea level, an altitude sufficient to lower a bit the nighttime temperatures. On the other hand, owing to the distance from the sea,
The southerly wind descends from the High Atlas Mountains, whose highest point is
, 4,167 meters (13,671 feet) high, bringing sudden temperature increases. The wind can lift sand and dust from the desert, reducing visibility.
is scarce, since it amounts to 250 millimeters (9.8 inches) per year, and occurs from October to May, while from June to September, it almost never rains. The rains, albeit rare, occur in the form of downpours or thunderstorms and can occasionally be intense.
, from December to February, is mild in the daytime, but at night, it can get cold: the temperature quite often drops below 5 °C (41 °F) and sometimes reaches the freezing mark. There are several sunny periods, alternating with periods of cloudy and rainy weather. Towards the horizon, you can see the spectacular peaks of the Atlas Mountains, which are often snow-capped.
When the wind blows from the south, the temperature can approach 30 °C (86 °F) even in winter.
, from March to mid-June, is pleasantly warm, and the rains become increasingly rarer. At night, it can still get cold in March and sometimes in April, while the south wind can bring the first hot days: the temperature can reach 35 °C (95 °F) in March and April and 40 °C (104 °F) in May.
, from mid-June to mid-September, is very hot, dry and sunny. The temperatures vary according to the period: on certain days, they are acceptable, when highs are slightly above 30 °C (86 °F) and lows can drop to about 15/17 °C (59/63 °F), which means that it can even get a bit cool at night; this happens especially in June and September. Other periods are decidedly scorching, in fact, the maximum temperature can exceed 45 °C (113 °F) for several consecutive days; this happens especially in July and August, which stand out as the hottest months. In the hot summer of 2012, the temperature has reached 47 °C (117 °F) at the end of June, 49.5 °C (121 °F) in July, and 48.5 °C (119.5 °F) in August.
, from mid-September to November, the temperature gradually decreases. In October, hot days are still possible, with highs about 35/38 °C (95/100 °F), but the temperature is generally acceptable, warm during the day and cool at night. In the meantime, the first rains occur, which become more frequent in November.
in Marrakech is good all year round, but especially in summer, when clear skies predominate.
to visit Marrakech are spring and autumn, especially in March and April, and from late September to mid-November: in this way, you can avoid the period with the most intense heat, however, you must put into account some rain, and a bit of cold at night, especially in March and November. In May and early June, the temperatures are often acceptable, but you can not rule out some scorching days.
After all, even the winter is not bad, provided that you are equipped for the cold at night, and take into account some rainy days.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
12.5 °C, with a minimum of
5.9 °C and a maximum of
19.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
30.1 °C in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
6.3 kph.
February is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
14.3 °C, with a minimum of
7.7 °C and a maximum of
20.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.5 °C in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
33.1 °C in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
7.5 kph.
March is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17 °C, with a minimum of
10.4 °C and a maximum of
23.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in March 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
36.2 °C in March 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
8.9 kph.
April is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.1 °C, with a minimum of
12.4 °C and a maximum of
25.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5.7 °C in April 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
May is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
22.3 °C, with a minimum of
15.1 °C and a maximum of
29.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
7.9 °C in May 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C. However, it reached
42.6 °C in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is of
9.7 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
25.8 °C, with a minimum of
18 °C and a maximum of
33.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
12 °C in June 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
41 °C. However, it reached
46.9 °C in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only
4.5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
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.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is of
10.1 kph.
July is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
29.2 °C, with a minimum of
20.6 °C and a maximum of
37.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16.5 °C. However, it dropped to
14.2 °C in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
44.5 °C. However, it reached
49.6 °C in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.2 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is of
9.7 kph.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
29.2 °C, with a minimum of
21 °C and a maximum of
37.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
14.8 °C in August 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
43.5 °C. However, it reached
48.6 °C in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only
3.4 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
25.2 °C, with a minimum of
18.1 °C and a maximum of
32.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
12.6 °C in September 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39.5 °C. However, it reached
43.8 °C in September 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only
5.9 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is of
8.6 kph.
October is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
21.8 °C, with a minimum of
15.3 °C and a maximum of
28.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.8 °C in October 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in October 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
7.6 kph.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.9 °C, with a minimum of
10.5 °C and a maximum of
23.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
2.4 °C in November 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
34 °C in November 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
6.6 kph.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.8 °C, with a minimum of
7.4 °C and a maximum of
20.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.5 °C in December 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 6 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.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
6.2 kph.