Month by month
These ratings suit Marrakech and Essaouira, not mountain or desert trips. Coastal wind persists beyond summer; inland heat favors early starts. Ramadan can change daytime dining and opening hours.
- JanuaryGo with a plan: ColdTypically 19°C by day, 6°C at night, rain on about 3 days a month
- FebruaryGo with a plan: MildTypically 21°C by day, 7°C at night, rain on about 5 days a month
- MarchBestTypically 22°C by day, 8°C at night, rain on about 7 days a month
- AprilBestTypically 25°C by day, 11°C at night, rain on about 4 days a month
- MayBestTypically 30°C by day, 14°C at night, rain on about 3 days a month
- JuneGo with a plan: HotTypically 33°C by day, 16°C at night, rain on about 1 days a month
- JulyGo with a plan: HotTypically 39°C by day, 21°C at night, rain on about 1 days a month
- AugustGo with a plan: HotTypically 39°C by day, 22°C at night, rain on about 2 days a month
- SeptemberBestTypically 33°C by day, 18°C at night, rain on about 2 days a month
- OctoberBestTypically 29°C by day, 16°C at night, rain on about 4 days a month
- NovemberGo with a plan: MildTypically 23°C by day, 11°C at night, rain on about 5 days a month
- DecemberGo with a plan: ColdTypically 20°C by day, 7°C at night, rain on about 5 days a month
Typical weather is for Marrakech: averages of NASA POWER daily data, 2016 to 2025, on a grid of about 50 km. Mountains and coasts can differ.
Plan the days
Essaouira in 2 daysFishing port, Sqala du Port, Kasbah ramparts, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Museum, Sidi Kaouki, Rue Laalouj, Essaouira beach2 days, MoroccoBalanced pace
Marrakech in 3 daysBahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Jemaa el-Fna, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Le Jardin Secret, Jardin Majorelle, Menara gardens3 days, MoroccoBalanced pace
Morocco in 7 daysMarrakech palaces, Jemaa el-Fna, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Jardin Majorelle, Essaouira harbor, Kasbah ramparts, Sidi Kaouki, Atlantic beach7 days, MoroccoBalanced pace