Climate - Ouarzazate (Morocco)

The climate of Ouarzazate is subtropical desert, with mild winters and very hot, sunny summers.
The town is located in central Morocco, in a valley at 1,150 meters (3,770 feet) above sea level.
The Atlas Mountains to the north block cold fronts, so snow and frost are very rare despite the altitude.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 30.8 °C (87.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 125 millimeters (4.9 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 4 mm (0.2 in) in the driest months (January, July) to 20 mm (0.8 in) in the wettest one (February). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 3420 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Ouarzazate - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 9.8 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 2.4 °C (36.3 °F) and a maximum of 17.2 °C (63 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, in January 2005, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, in January 2010, it reached 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 14.0 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.6 °F) and a maximum of 19.4 °C (66.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, in February 2012, it dropped to -3.2 °C (26.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 28.1 °C (82.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (54 °F) and a maximum of 22.7 °C (72.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, in March 2018, it dropped to -0.3 °C (31.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in March 2006, it reached 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 295 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 31%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (41.1 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, in April 2000, it dropped to 4.4 °C (39.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, in April 2000, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 315 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 26%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.8 °C (60.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F). However, in May 1993, it dropped to 6.5 °C (43.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, in May 2012, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 335 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 23%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.7 °C (67.5 °F) and a maximum of 35.3 °C (95.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, in June 2017, it dropped to 11.7 °C (53.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, in June 2006, it reached 43.6 °C (110.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 335 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11 hours per day.
The average humidity is 20%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 30.8 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.3 °F) and a maximum of 38.7 °C (101.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F). However, in July 1992, it dropped to 17.3 °C (63.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F). However, in July 2017, it reached 42.8 °C (109 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 320 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 16%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 29.9 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 37.4 °C (99.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, in August 1997, it dropped to 14.9 °C (58.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F). However, in August 2009, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 295 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 22%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, in September 2007, it dropped to 9.7 °C (49.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F). However, in September 1993, it reached 43.2 °C (109.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 19 mm (0.7 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 28%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 13.7 °C (56.7 °F) and a maximum of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, in October 2000, it dropped to 4.7 °C (40.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, in October 2013, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 270 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 14.7 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 7.7 °C (45.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.7 °C (71 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, in November 1999, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81 °F). However, in November 1999, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 10.6 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 3.6 °C (38.5 °F) and a maximum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (30.5 °F). However, in December 1999, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, in December 2002, it reached 25.6 °C (78.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).