Weather and climate in Tangier (Morocco)

The climate of Tangier is Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in the far north of Morocco, on the Strait of Gibraltar, and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. We are in an area where both the west wind and the east wind blow.

Tangier - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 710 millimeters (28 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest months (July, August) to 135 mm (5.3 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 16 °C (61 °F) in February, March to 23.5 °C (74 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
There are on average around 2960 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Tangier - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 8 °C (46.3 °F) and a maximum of 16.8 °C (62.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -4.2 °C (24.4 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) in January 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.9 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.2 °F) and a maximum of 17.3 °C (63.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.1 °C (30 °F) in February 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 27.1 °C (80.8 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (60.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10.1 °C (50.2 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.2 °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).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in March 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 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 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.1 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.8 °F) and a maximum of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 30.2 °C (86.4 °F) in April 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.9 °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 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 36.2 °C (97.2 °F) in May 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (65 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.0 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.9 °C (80.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F).
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 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 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 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.1 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 43.1 °C (109.6 °F) in July 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.8 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 43.5 °C (110.3 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 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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September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.2 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 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 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.3 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 36.2 °C (97.2 °F) in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (69.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F) and a maximum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in November 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) and a maximum of 17.8 °C (64.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in December 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.