Ouarzazate · January
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 17.6° / 2.6°
- Rainfall
- 7.1 mm · 1.6 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Midi Hemma· landmark
Morocco
Best time to visit
Ouarzazate
The best time to visit Ouarzazate is April, March, October, when the TripTimi score peaks. Across the year, daytime temperatures range from 17.3°C to 38.9°C. Use the month-by-month comparison below to weigh weather, crowds, and prices.
Often called the gateway to the desert, Ouarzazate lies south of the Atlas Mountains amid kasbahs and film studios that have stood in for many on-screen deserts. Its arid climate brings hot days, cool nights and big seasonal swings, with spring and autumn the easiest.
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The year at a glance
Daytime and night temperatures with monthly rainfall, from real Open-Meteo climate averages.
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| Month | Score | Day | Rainfall | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89 | 17.6°C | 7.1 mm· 1.6 days | low | low |
| February | 88 | 18.3°C | 34.1 mm· 3.6 days | low | low |
| March | 94 | 22.2°C | 5.2 mm· 1.2 days | low | low |
| April | 95 | 27.2°C | 5.5 mm· 1.6 days | low | low |
| May | 88 | 30.9°C | 5.4 mm· 1.8 days | medium | medium |
| June | 82 | 35.4°C | 2.2 mm· 0.4 days | medium | medium |
| July | 75 | 38.9°C | 0.5 mm· 0.2 days | medium | medium |
| August | 75 | 38.1°C | 0.7 mm· 0.2 days | medium | medium |
| September | 84 | 32.5°C | 20.1 mm· 2.8 days | medium | medium |
| October | 94 | 27.8°C | 6.8 mm· 1.6 days | low | low |
| November | 93 | 22.5°C | 8.6 mm· 1.4 days | low | low |
| December | 85 | 17.3°C | 11.4 mm· 1.6 days | medium | medium |
Month by month
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Ouarzazate · February
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 18.3° / 4.4°
- Rainfall
- 34.1 mm · 3.6 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Midi Hemma· landmark
Ouarzazate · March
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 22.2° / 7.6°
- Rainfall
- 5.2 mm · 1.2 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Midi Hemma· landmark
Ouarzazate · April
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 27.2° / 11.6°
- Rainfall
- 5.5 mm · 1.6 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Midi Hemma· landmark
Ouarzazate · May
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 30.9° / 15.3°
- Rainfall
- 5.4 mm · 1.8 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Midi Hemma· landmark
Ouarzazate · June
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 35.4° / 19.1°
- Rainfall
- 2.2 mm · 0.4 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Midi Hemma· landmark
Ouarzazate · July
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 38.9° / 22.6°
- Rainfall
- 0.5 mm · 0.2 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Midi Hemma· landmark
Ouarzazate · August
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 38.1° / 22.2°
- Rainfall
- 0.7 mm · 0.2 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Midi Hemma· landmark
Ouarzazate · September
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 32.5° / 17.4°
- Rainfall
- 20.1 mm · 2.8 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Midi Hemma· landmark
Ouarzazate · October
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 27.8° / 13.6°
- Rainfall
- 6.8 mm · 1.6 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Midi Hemma· landmark
Ouarzazate · November
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 22.5° / 7.7°
- Rainfall
- 8.6 mm · 1.4 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Midi Hemma· landmark
Ouarzazate · December
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 17.3° / 3.6°
- Rainfall
- 11.4 mm · 1.6 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ouarzazate?
The top-rated months are April, March, October, when weather, crowds, and prices are best balanced by the TripTimi score.
What is the warmest month in Ouarzazate?
July is the warmest month, with daytime temperatures around 38.9°C.
When is the cheapest time to visit Ouarzazate?
Prices are typically lowest in April.
When is Ouarzazate least crowded?
April usually sees the fewest visitors.
What is the driest month in Ouarzazate?
July is the driest month of the year.
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