Best time to visit Marrakech
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Marrakech
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Cooking Classes Farm to Table Marrakech - 2
All Inclusive Atlas Mountains & 5 Valleys Day Tour from Marrakech - 3
Marrakech: Ourika Waterfall, Atlas Mountain, Guide & River Lunch - 4
From Marrakech To Essaouira Mogador Full Day Trip | Small-group - 5
Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride, Moroccan Dinner & Fire Show - 6
Paragliding From Marrakech In Agafay Desert With Transfers - 7
Create Your Own Perfume in Marrakech 2-Hour Workshop - 8
Marrakech: Private Guided Half-Day City Tour - 9
Marrakech Shopping Tours : Private Souks Tour - 10
Marrakech Private Shopping Tour in the Souks with Local Guide - 11
Tuk Tuk Marrakech tour private : Audio guide , Gift & Pastries - 12
Essential Ride by sidecar (Marrakech off the beaten path) 1h30 - 13
Highlights of Marrakech: Private Half-Day City Tour - 14
Marrakech City Tour: Private Custom-Made - 15
Marrakech: Medina Souks Guided Walking Tour - 16
Marrakech to Casablanca Private Transfers - 17
Marrakech by Night: Private Medina Tour with Local Guide - 18
Marrakech hot air balloon flight 1st flight guaranteed and breakfast - 19
Marrakech City Tour with Private Vehicle: Half or Full Day Tour - 20
Private Day Trip To Casablanca From Marrakech - 21
Marrakech Agafay Desert Dinner Show and Quad bike and camel ride - 22
Marrakech Full Day Guided City Tour - Private Tour - 23
Private Ait Ben Haddou Tour: UNESCO Heritage & Ancient Kasbahs - 24
Tuk Tuk Marrakech Private Tour with Pickup & Audio Guide Ride - 25
Private transfer Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira toMarrakech - 26
Marrakech Highlights: Private Guided City Tour - 27
Private Day Trip from Marrakech to Essaouira City - 28
Marrakech Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Berber Breakfast - 29
Atlas Mountains and 5 Valleys Tour from Marrakech - All inclusive - 30
Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show
Last refreshed 2026-10-18.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Marrakech (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Marrakech's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6–21 | 19 | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 39% | 12 | 216 | 3 | Quiet | 9 |
| Feb | 8–23 | 21 | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 37% | 13 | 203 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| Mar | 10–23 | 22 | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 43% | 15 | 229 | 6 | Moderate | 9 |
| Apr | 12–27 | 25 | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 37% | 16 | 248 | 8 | Moderate | 9 |
| May | 16–31 | 30 | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 31% | 17 | 278 | 9 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jun | 18–33 | 33 | 0 | 6 | — | 34% | 16 | 267 | 10 | Quiet | 5 |
| Jul | 22–40 | 40 | 0 | 1 | — | 23% | 16 | 289 | 10 | Moderate | 2 |
| Aug | 22–39 | 39 | 0 | 0 | — | 27% | 15 | 284 | 10 | Busy | 2 |
| Sep | 19–33 | 34 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 35% | 14 | 237 | 8 | Peak | 5 |
| Oct | 15–30 | 29 | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 34% | 13 | 233 | 6 | Moderate | 8 |
| Nov | 11–26 | 24 | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 33% | 12 | 209 | 4 | Moderate | 9 |
| Dec | 8–22 | 20 | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 41% | 11 | 202 | 3 | Moderate | 9 |
UV Index in Marrakech by Month
UV index in Marrakech peaks at 10 (very high) in July, dropping to 3 (moderate) in December. May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
December
9/108–22°C (feels 20°C) · 4 rain days (42h) · 202 sun hours · 41% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
January
9/106–21°C (feels 19°C) · 3 rain days (39h) · 216 sun hours · 39% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
February
9/108–23°C (feels 21°C) · 4 rain days (53h) · 203 sun hours · 37% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
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March
9/1010–23°C (feels 22°C) · 7 rain days (83h) · 229 sun hours · 43% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
April
9/1012–27°C (feels 25°C) · 5 rain days (53h) · 248 sun hours · 37% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
May
7/1016–31°C (feels 30°C) · 3 rain days (29h) · 278 sun hours · 31% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
June
5/1018–33°C · 0 rain days (6h) · 267 sun hours · 34% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
July
2/1022–40°C · 0 rain days (1h) · 289 sun hours · 23% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
August
2/1022–39°C · 0 rain days (0h) · 284 sun hours · 27% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 10 (very high)
September
5/1019–33°C · 1 rain days (11h) · 237 sun hours · 35% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (very high)
October
8/1015–30°C · 3 rain days (31h) · 233 sun hours · 34% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
November
9/1011–26°C (feels 24°C) · 3 rain days (24h) · 209 sun hours · 33% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
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Frequently asked questions about visiting Marrakech
When is the best time to visit Marrakech?
December is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 8–22°C (4 rainy days). The top three months by score are December, January, February.
What is the worst time to visit Marrakech?
July is the lowest-scoring month (2/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 22–40°C (0 rainy days).
Is Marrakech too hot in summer?
5 months (May, June, July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Marrakech?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in September. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Marrakech have good weather but fewer tourists?
January (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) and February (climate 9/10, crowd index 36) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Marrakech by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 3 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 3, Feb 5, Mar 6, Apr 8, May 9, Jun 10, Jul 10, Aug 10, Sep 8, Oct 6, Nov 4, Dec 3. May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Marrakech in July?
July is the peak UV month in Marrakech, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Marrakech on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 10 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 12 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, June, July, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Marrakech bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 7 months: February, April, June, July, August, September, October. The worst month is August with a typical-day mean of 13 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 20 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.