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Climate in Rabat

Rabat, Morocco has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 20.7°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 34.1°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 7.4°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

Rabat, Morocco has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 20.7°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 34.1°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 7.4°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

Rabat 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 average20.7°C
  • Warmest monthJul (34.1°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (7.4°C)
  • Comfort score73/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Rabat 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

Rabat 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

Rabat monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan19.4°C7.4°C24 mm3201 h
Feb20.4°C8.4°C24 mm3208 h
Mar23.1°C11.1°C28 mm3229 h
Apr26.7°C14.7°C31 mm3256 h
May30.4°C18.4°C36 mm4269 h
Jun33.1°C21.1°C33 mm4289 h
Jul34.1°C22.1°C30 mm3312 h
Aug33.1°C21.1°C30 mm3305 h
Sep30.4°C18.4°C30 mm3284 h
Oct26.7°C14.7°C30 mm3256 h
Nov23.1°C11.1°C28 mm3229 h
Dec20.4°C8.4°C25 mm3208 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 Rabat 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

    20°C / 8°C

    73 mm rain

  • Spring

    27°C / 15°C

    95 mm rain

  • Summer

    33°C / 21°C

    93 mm rain

  • Autumn

    27°C / 15°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

Rabat 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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