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Best time to visit

Marrakesh

The best time to visit Marrakesh is November, January, March, when the TripTimi score peaks. Across the year, daytime temperatures range from 21.2°C to 40°C. Use the month-by-month comparison below to weigh weather, crowds, and prices.

Marrakesh is a feast for the senses — the swirling Jemaa el-Fnaa square, labyrinthine souks, and gardens — with the snow-capped Atlas Mountains on the horizon. Its semi-arid climate brings very hot summers, so spring and autumn are the prime times to visit.

93
Prime Time

peaks in November

The year at a glance

Daytime and night temperatures with monthly rainfall, from real Open-Meteo climate averages.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Day °CNight °CRainfall (mm)

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MonthScoreDayRainfallCrowdsPrices
January9121.3°C12.5 mm· 3 dayslowlow
February8922.4°C38.9 mm· 4.8 dayslowlow
March9023.5°C36.6 mm· 5.8 dayslowlow
April9027.8°C22.8 mm· 3.2 daysmediummedium
May8731.5°C7.9 mm· 2.2 daysmediummedium
June8334.5°C0.8 mm· 0 daysmediummedium
July7140°C0.2 mm· 0 dayshighhigh
August7439.2°C0.1 mm· 0 daysmediumhigh
September8233.5°C7.5 mm· 1.2 daysmediummedium
October8630.9°C13.6 mm· 2.6 daysmediummedium
November9325.8°C9.7 mm· 2.2 dayslowlow
December8321.2°C45.8 mm· 5.8 daysmediummedium

Month by month

Marrakesh · January

Prime Time

91
Day / Night
21.3° / 6.8°
Rainfall
12.5 mm · 3 days
Crowds
low
Prices
low

Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark

Marrakesh · February

Prime Time

89
Day / Night
22.4° / 8.4°
Rainfall
38.9 mm · 4.8 days
Crowds
low
Prices
low

Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark

Marrakesh · March

Prime Time

90
Day / Night
23.5° / 10°
Rainfall
36.6 mm · 5.8 days
Crowds
low
Prices
low

Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark

Marrakesh · April

Prime Time

90
Day / Night
27.8° / 13.1°
Rainfall
22.8 mm · 3.2 days
Crowds
medium
Prices
medium

Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark

Marrakesh · May

Prime Time

87
Day / Night
31.5° / 15.8°
Rainfall
7.9 mm · 2.2 days
Crowds
medium
Prices
medium

Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark

Marrakesh · June

Prime Time

83
Day / Night
34.5° / 18.8°
Rainfall
0.8 mm · 0 days
Crowds
medium
Prices
medium

Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark

Marrakesh · July

Great Choice

71
Day / Night
40° / 22°
Rainfall
0.2 mm · 0 days
Crowds
high
Prices
high

Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark

Marrakesh · August

Great Choice

74
Day / Night
39.2° / 22.2°
Rainfall
0.1 mm · 0 days
Crowds
medium
Prices
high

Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark

Marrakesh · September

Prime Time

82
Day / Night
33.5° / 19.1°
Rainfall
7.5 mm · 1.2 days
Crowds
medium
Prices
medium

Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark

Marrakesh · October

Prime Time

86
Day / Night
30.9° / 16.3°
Rainfall
13.6 mm · 2.6 days
Crowds
medium
Prices
medium

Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark

Marrakesh · November

Prime Time

93
Day / Night
25.8° / 11.3°
Rainfall
9.7 mm · 2.2 days
Crowds
low
Prices
low

Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark

Marrakesh · December

Prime Time

83
Day / Night
21.2° / 8.1°
Rainfall
45.8 mm · 5.8 days
Crowds
medium
Prices
medium

Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark

Top things to do

Medersa Ben Youssef

landmark

Palais El Badi

landmark

Musée de la Musique

museum

Musée Dar El Bacha

museum

Palais Bahia

landmark

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Marrakesh?

The top-rated months are November, January, March, when weather, crowds, and prices are best balanced by the TripTimi score.

What is the warmest month in Marrakesh?

July is the warmest month, with daytime temperatures around 40°C.

When is the cheapest time to visit Marrakesh?

Prices are typically lowest in November.

When is Marrakesh least crowded?

November usually sees the fewest visitors.

What is the driest month in Marrakesh?

August is the driest month of the year.

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