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Climate in Marrakesh

Marrakesh, Morocco has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 21.8°C and the city receives roughly 349 mm of precipitation across 38 rainy days a year, with around 3046 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 34.8°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 8.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Semi-Arid
Comfort score
73/100

Climate overview

Marrakesh, Morocco has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 21.8°C and the city receives roughly 349 mm of precipitation across 38 rainy days a year, with around 3046 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 34.8°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 8.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Marrakesh is classified as Semi-Arid. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average21.8°C
  • Warmest monthJul (34.8°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (8.8°C)
  • Comfort score73/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Marrakesh receives about 349 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 38 rainy days. The wettest month is May and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Marrakesh sees an estimated 3046 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Marrakesh monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan20.8°C8.8°C24 mm3205 h
Feb21.7°C9.7°C24 mm3212 h
Mar24.3°C12.3°C28 mm3231 h
Apr27.8°C15.8°C31 mm3256 h
May31.3°C19.3°C36 mm4267 h
Jun33.9°C21.9°C33 mm4285 h
Jul34.8°C22.8°C30 mm3308 h
Aug33.9°C21.9°C30 mm3301 h
Sep31.3°C19.3°C30 mm3282 h
Oct27.8°C15.8°C30 mm3256 h
Nov24.3°C12.3°C28 mm3231 h
Dec21.7°C9.7°C25 mm3212 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Marrakesh are Mar, Nov, Feb. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    21°C / 9°C

    73 mm rain

  • Spring

    28°C / 16°C

    95 mm rain

  • Summer

    34°C / 22°C

    93 mm rain

  • Autumn

    28°C / 16°C

    88 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Marrakesh has a climate comfort score of 73/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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