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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 |
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 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 (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 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.
Ideal month. 18-20°C daytime, 7°C night. Peaceful medina, warm riads, sacred music festival in nearby Fès.
Excellent. 20-22°C, clear skies. Mid-European-winter but Moroccan mildness. Book riads and villas early.
Season peak. 22-24°C, palm grove awakening, orange trees blooming. Significant tourist crowds.
Still excellent. 25°C, lengthening days, spring fragrances (jasmine, orange). National Popular Arts Festival.
Pivot towards heat. 28°C, still comfortable but summer approaching.
Summer settling in. 33-35°C — visits only mornings (until 11am) and evenings. Medina deserted at hot hours.
Heat peak (38-42°C). Suffocating medina, many shops closed afternoons. Unsuited.
Same as July. Season to avoid for cultural tourism.
Gradual return. 30°C early month, 28°C late. First acceptable windows late September.
Excellent. 26-28°C, clear skies, palm grove turning golden. Marrakech Film Festival (late November/early December).
Ideal month. 22-24°C, perfect conditions. Marrakech International Film Festival.
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.