Climate - Rabat (Morocco)

The climate of Rabat is Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is the capital of Morocco and is located on the Atlantic coast, in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region.
Although refreshing winds from the ocean prevail in the summer, there can sometimes be heat waves from the desert, during which the temperature rises by several degrees.

Rabat - Climate data

In Rabat, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 12.1 °C (53.7 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 23.0 °C (73.3 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Rabat, precipitation amounts to 510 millimeters (20.1 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (July) to 95 mm (3.7 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
At Rabat, the sea temperature ranges from 16.5 °C (62 °F) in February to 23.5 °C (74 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Rabat, there are on average around 2920 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Rabat - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Rabat is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.1 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) and a maximum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -3.2 °C (26.2 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 28.4 °C (83.1 °F) in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Rabat is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.7 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) and a maximum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -2.6 °C (27.3 °F) in February 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Rabat is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.7 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.1 °C (48.5 °F) and a maximum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in March 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 35.8 °C (96.4 °F) in March 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Rabat is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.9 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.5 °C (51 °F) and a maximum of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 3.8 °C (38.8 °F) in April 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Rabat is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.4 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 13.1 °C (55.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) in May 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Rabat is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 15.7 °C (60.2 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 8.2 °C (46.8 °F) in June 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 43.7 °C (110.7 °F) in June 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Rabat is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.5 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.8 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (81 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.6 °C (52.9 °F) in July 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 45.6 °C (114.1 °F) in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Rabat is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.0 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.1 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12.9 °C (55.2 °F) in August 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 45.8 °C (114.4 °F) in August 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Rabat is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (61.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) in September 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 42.3 °C (108.1 °F) in September 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Rabat is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.5 °F) and a maximum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °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 °C (42.8 °F) in October 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in October 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Rabat is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.7 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.6 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, it dropped to 1.4 °C (34.5 °F) in November 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 32.1 °C (89.8 °F) in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Rabat is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.6 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8.5 °C (47.3 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to 0.3 °C (32.5 °F) in December 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5 °F) in December 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.