Ouarzazate in August brings 38.1°C days and 11.8 hours of sun, so Taourirt Kasbah and Le Musée Régional de la Résistance et de l'Armée de Liberation set the pace.
Midi Hemma
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Month intelligence
Ouarzazate in August ranks #12 of 12 Ouarzazate months by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is warmer, drier, and brighter. The strongest benchmark is April, which sits 20 points higher mostly because the alternative month is closer to comfortable walking weather.
City rank
#12 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Vs best month
-20 pts
against April
City baseline
+10.7C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
+10.7C
warmer than the city average
Rain pattern
-8.3 mm / -1.3 days
drier than the usual city month
Sunshine
+0.9 h
more bright hours for the day plan
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Best for
First-time visitors who want Taourirt Kasbah in a month built around 11.8 hours of sun and early starts.
Travelers who like landmark-hopping at sunrise, with Midi Hemma and Sidi Outhman easiest to pair before midday.
People who prefer a city-break with a strong indoor backup, since Le Musée Régional de la Résistance et de l'Armée de Liberation stays useful at peak heat.
Travel pulse
Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 38.1C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 22.2C |
| Monthly rainfall | 0.7 mm |
| Rainy days | 0.2 days |
| Humidity | 19.6% |
| Average sunshine | 11.8 h |
How The Month Feels
August in Ouarzazate feels hottest around Taourirt Kasbah and still bright over Midi Hemma by noon. The city settles into early starts, long light, and museum breaks.
What To Lock In Early
Book Taourirt Kasbah first, then lock in Le Musée Régional de la Résistance et de l'Armée de Liberation for your hottest afternoon. Leave the order of Midi Hemma, Sidi Outhman, and Sidi Dâoûd open until the morning temperature is clear.
How to do it
Plan cue
Book Taourirt Kasbah for a morning entry slot and plan the rest of the day around an indoor stop.
Plan cue
Start at Midi Hemma before 9 am, then move on to Sidi Outhman while the streets are still cooler.
Plan cue
Reserve time for Le Musée Régional de la Résistance et de l'Armée de Liberation on your hottest day and leave your landmark loop for dawn.
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Compare nearby options when you want the same month but a slightly better mix of weather, price, and crowd pressure.
Quick answers
Usually yes, as long as the weather, pace, and trip style line up with what you want from the visit.
Expect around 38.1°C by day and 22.2°C at night, with 0.7 mm of rain across roughly 0.2 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 38.1°C, dropping to about 22.2°C at night.
Pack light clothing, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes for longer walking days.
Usually yes when weather, price pressure, or crowd dynamics are less predictable. It works better with one anchor booking and room to adjust the rest of the day.
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Climate data: Open-Meteo historical averages. Crowd and price signals: seasonal demand model based on population data and tourism patterns. TripTimi score is an indicative index, not a travel recommendation.