Climate - 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.

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 (16 °F) in February, March to 23.5 °C (23.5 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 2960 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Tangier - 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 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, in January 2005, it dropped to -4.2 °C (24.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, in January 2000, it reached 23.4 °C (74.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 170 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).

In February, 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, in February 2005, it dropped to -1.1 °C (30 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 27.1 °C (80.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 165 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (60.5 °F).

In March, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, in March 1998, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F).

In April, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, in April 1997, it reached 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62 °F).

In May, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, in May 1997, it reached 36.2 °C (97.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 300 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (65 °F).

In June, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, in June 2012, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).

In July, 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, in July 2004, it reached 43.1 °C (109.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 345 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11 hours per day.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).

In August, the warmest month of the year, 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, in August 2003, it reached 43.5 °C (110.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 330 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F).

In September, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, in September 2016, it reached 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).

In October, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, in October 2014, it reached 36.2 °C (97.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (69.5 °F).

In November, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, in November 1995, it reached 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F).

In December, 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, in December 2012, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 165 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F).