Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, DecWind (Aug): 4 kts
Month-by-month climate
Through the seasons
Month by month
Marrakech shines from October to April: medina, palaces (Bahia, Badi), gardens (Majorelle, Menara), souks. Avoid suffocating summer (June-August). Ideal months: February-April and October-November.
Month
Air (°C)
Wind (kts)
Rain (mm)
Verdict
January
11.2°
3.8· 0%
35
Best
February
13.0°
4.1· 0%
38
Best
March
15.3°
4.4· 0%
49
Best
April
18.4°
4.5· 0%
34
Best
May
22.4°
4.6· 0%
19
Good
June
24.9°
4.7· 0%
3
Avoid
July
29.2°
4.3· 0%
2
Avoid
August
29.3°
4.2· 0%
5
Avoid
September
25.1°
3.9· 0%
7
Good
October
22.1°
3.8· 0%
18
Best
November
16.0°
3.7· 0%
39
Best
December
12.6°
3.4· 0%
27
Best
JanBest
Air
11.2°
Wind
3.8 kts
Rain
35 mm
FebBest
Air
13.0°
Wind
4.1 kts
Rain
38 mm
MarBest
Air
15.3°
Wind
4.4 kts
Rain
49 mm
AprBest
Air
18.4°
Wind
4.5 kts
Rain
34 mm
MayGood
Spring
Spring at Marrakech (March-May) is one of the most beautiful seasons: 22°C to 28°C temperatures, jasmine and orange fragrances in gardens (Majorelle, Menara, Bahia), medina regaining its tempo. It's also festival season (National Popular Arts Festival in July but also International Magic Festival in April). Rivage villas in the palm grove offer their best rates before summer heat.
Summer
Summer at Marrakech is unsuited to cultural tourism: suffocating 38-42°C, medina emptied at hot hours, riads open but uncomfortable without air conditioning. For summer travellers, favour dawn and evening for visits, enjoy villa pools in the afternoon, and consider a day trip to Essaouira (4h, cool oceanic climate).
Autumn
Autumn (September-November) anoints Marrakech as one of the great winter cultural destinations. October and November offer perfect conditions (22-28°C), thinning crowds, golden light on the palm grove. The Marrakech International Film Festival (November) attracts cinephiles. Ideal season to combine medina, palaces, gardens, and Atlas day trips.
Winter
Winter at Marrakech is, arguably, the most beautiful season for culture: 18-22°C daytime, clear skies, peaceful medina (limited crowds in January-February), starred restaurants in full activity. It's also the ski season at Oukaïmeden (Atlas, 1h30) — rare ski/medina combination possible. Nights are cool (7°C) — favour Rivage villas with fireplaces and heating.
January+
Ideal month. 18-20°C daytime, 7°C night. Peaceful medina, warm riads, sacred music festival in nearby Fès.
February+
Excellent. 20-22°C, clear skies. Mid-European-winter but Moroccan mildness. Book riads and villas early.
March+
Season peak. 22-24°C, palm grove awakening, orange trees blooming. Significant tourist crowds.
April+
Still excellent. 25°C, lengthening days, spring fragrances (jasmine, orange). National Popular Arts Festival.
May+
Pivot towards heat. 28°C, still comfortable but summer approaching.
June+
Summer settling in. 33-35°C — visits only mornings (until 11am) and evenings. Medina deserted at hot hours.
July+
Heat peak (38-42°C). Suffocating medina, many shops closed afternoons. Unsuited.
August+
Same as July. Season to avoid for cultural tourism.
September+
Gradual return. 30°C early month, 28°C late. First acceptable windows late September.
October+
Excellent. 26-28°C, clear skies, palm grove turning golden. Marrakech Film Festival (late November/early December).
November+
Ideal month. 22-24°C, perfect conditions. Marrakech International Film Festival.
December+
Very good. 18-20°C, Berber Christmas markets, climatic relief in the medina cinema.
Data: Open-Meteo (ERA5), period 2014-2023. Updated May 5, 2026.