Marrakesh · January
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 21.3° / 6.8°
- Rainfall
- 12.5 mm · 3 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark
Morocco
Best time to visit
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.

peaks in November
Daytime and night temperatures with monthly rainfall, from real Open-Meteo climate averages.
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| Month | Score | Day | Rainfall | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91 | 21.3°C | 12.5 mm· 3 days | low | low |
| February | 89 | 22.4°C | 38.9 mm· 4.8 days | low | low |
| March | 90 | 23.5°C | 36.6 mm· 5.8 days | low | low |
| April | 90 | 27.8°C | 22.8 mm· 3.2 days | medium | medium |
| May | 87 | 31.5°C | 7.9 mm· 2.2 days | medium | medium |
| June | 83 | 34.5°C | 0.8 mm· 0 days | medium | medium |
| July | 71 | 40°C | 0.2 mm· 0 days | high | high |
| August | 74 | 39.2°C | 0.1 mm· 0 days | medium | high |
| September | 82 | 33.5°C | 7.5 mm· 1.2 days | medium | medium |
| October | 86 | 30.9°C | 13.6 mm· 2.6 days | medium | medium |
| November | 93 | 25.8°C | 9.7 mm· 2.2 days | low | low |
| December | 83 | 21.2°C | 45.8 mm· 5.8 days | medium | medium |
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Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark
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Medersa Ben Youssef· landmark
Medersa Ben Youssef
landmark
Palais El Badi
landmark
Musée de la Musique
museum
Musée Dar El Bacha
museum
Palais Bahia
landmark
The top-rated months are November, January, March, when weather, crowds, and prices are best balanced by the TripTimi score.
July is the warmest month, with daytime temperatures around 40°C.
Prices are typically lowest in November.
November usually sees the fewest visitors.
August is the driest month of the year.
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Climate: 5-year Open-Meteo averages · Attractions: OpenStreetMap · Photos: Wikimedia Commons. How we score