Morocco·February

Tangier

in February

Tangier in February pairs 17.5°C days with the almond blossoms in the Rif mountains. The Tangier American Legation Institute and Corniche beach walks define the month.

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Château York

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Average daytime temperature
17.5°C
9.3h Average sunshine
Crowds
low
low
Monthly rainfall
78.8 mm
8 days
Price level
low
low

Month intelligence

How February compares with the year

Tangier in February ranks #8 of 12 Tangier months by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is cooler, wetter, and less sunny. The strongest benchmark is May, which sits 7 points higher mostly because the alternative month has meaningfully less rain.

City rank

#8 of 12

by TripTimi score across all months

Vs best month

-7 pts

against May

City baseline

-5.2C

daytime temperature difference

Temperature

-5.2C

cooler than the city average

Rain pattern

+19.4 mm / +1.6 days

wetter than the usual city month

Sunshine

-1.1 h

fewer bright hours than usual

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Best for

Who this month suits best

Travelers who want the Tangier American Legation Institute and Musée des cultures méditerranéennes without competing with peak-season traffic.

Visitors who like mixing city sights with a February drive toward the almond blossoms in the Rif mountains.

People who want the Corniche in beach-walk mode, not summer mode, with time to linger near Château York.

Travel pulse

Why this month is easy to say yes to

Crowdslow
Price levellow
Night temp10.9C

What Works Well

  • The Tangier American Legation Institute gives February a strong indoor anchor when 8 rainy days break up the day.
  • Corniche beach walks stay on the itinerary in February, with the low season keeping the seafront open for unhurried strolls.
  • Palais Marshan and Château York both fit easily into a February day with 17.5°C daytime temperatures.

What Needs Planning

  • 78.8 mm of February rain in Tangier can interrupt longer outdoor circuits between Château York and Palais Marshan.
  • Night temperatures of 10.9°C make late Corniche walks feel brief once the sun drops.
  • February sits before March’s spring lift, so the almond blossoms in the Rif mountains are a separate trip rather than something you can see?

Snapshot

The numbers behind the vibe

Average daytime temperature17.5C
Average night temperature10.9C
Monthly rainfall78.8 mm
Rainy days8 days
Humidity80.3%
Average sunshine9.3 h

How The Month Feels

February gives Tangier a split rhythm: Corniche strolls, museum stops, then a quick exit to the Rif mountains for almond blossoms. The city feels active without rushing, especially around the Tangier American Legation Institute.

What To Lock In Early

Reserve the Tangier American Legation Institute and any fixed museum visits first, then leave Corniche beach time open. Keep Château York, Palais Marshan, and the Gran Teatro Cervantes as same-day additions when the 17.5°C afternoon holds.

How to do it

A few things worth planning ahead

01

Plan cue

Book time at the Tangier American Legation Institute first, then plan Château York and Palais Marshan around that fixed stop.

02

Plan cue

Reserve a room near the Corniche if you want to chain beach walks with an easy visit to the Gran Teatro Cervantes.

03

Plan cue

Plan a Rif mountains day around the almond blossoms, because that seasonal viewing is the month’s clearest outside-the-city draw.

Practical trip tips

With 8 rainy days in February, keep a compact umbrella ready for Corniche walks and the approach to Gran Teatro Cervantes.
Use the 9.3 daily sunshine hours for mid-day outdoor stops, then move to the Tangier American Legation Institute if clouds roll in.
If you want one museum-based fallback, pair the Tangier American Legation Institute with the Musée des cultures méditerranéennes on the same day.

Broaden the session

Similar cities worth checking for February

If this month looks too wet, compare cities where indoor anchors and flexible walking windows may work harder for you.

Quick answers

Tangier travel FAQ

Is Tangier in February a good time to visit?

Yes. This is one of the easier months to say yes to if you want a broadly comfortable city break.

What is the weather like in Tangier in February?

Expect around 17.5°C by day and 10.9°C at night, with 78.8 mm of rain across roughly 8 rainy days.

What is the temperature in Tangier in February?

Average daytime temperature is around 17.5°C, dropping to about 10.9°C at night.

What should I pack?

Layers, light rain protection, and comfortable shoes are the safest combination.

Is Tangier in February good if I care about budget?

Usually yes, especially if you want lower pressure on stays and flights without dropping into the absolute off-season.

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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.