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Close to the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, Marrakech has a subtropical semi-desert climate, meaning it stays relatively warm and dry all year round, although temperatures do fluctuate significantly between day and night. It is recommended to pack sunscreen and a sweater.

Spring (March to May) is the best time to visit Marrakech when the weather is cooler and milder. In March, the average temperature is 17°C (63°F) and it climbs steadily to 21°C (70°F) by May.

Summer (June to August) is when the city starts to heat up. July and August are the hottest months with high temperatures reaching 37°C (99°F) often during the day but dropping to 21°C (70°F) at night. Rainfall is scarce during this period too.

Autumn (September to November) has a warm start but by October, temperatures fall to a more comfortable level, averaging 21°C (70°F). September and October are also popular times to visit Marrakech. In November, the average high is around 22°C (72°F) while precipitation increases to 40mm (1.6in), making it the wettest month.

Winter (December to February) continues the trend of cooler temperatures. In December, the average temperature is 13°C (55°F).

Regardless of which month you visit, beware that temperatures swing considerably between day and night, so pack a jacket for the cooler evenings.

	Weather (day)		Temp (max day)	Wind (mph)	Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sunday	Sunny	Sunny skies	23 °C	5 nw	0-20% 1010 mb good
Monday	Sunny	Sunny skies	23 °C	5 nw	0-20% 1010 mb good
Tuesday	Sunny	Sunny skies	23 °C	7 nnw	0-20% 1010 mb good
Wednesday	Sunny	Sunny skies	23 °C	6 nnw	0-20% 1010 mb good
Thursday	Sunny	Sunny skies	23 °C	6 n	0-20% 1010 mb good
Friday	Sunny	Sunny skies	23 °C	6 nnw	0-20% 1010 mb good
Saturday	Sunny	Sunny skies	23 °C	7 nw	0-20% 1010 mb good

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Last updated: 2024-04-20 05:17:07
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Symbols indicate the predominant weather for the day in question, calculated based on a weighting of different types of weather. So if a day is forecast to be sunny with the possibility of a brief shower, then we will see a sunny or partly cloudy symbol rather than a rain cloud.

The maximum temperature is the highest temperature forecast between dawn and dusk, and the minimum temperature is the lowest temperature expected from dusk on the day in question to dawn the next day. The temperature is in °C, or Celsius.

Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.

Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:

0 to 30 is very low
31 to 50 is low
51 to 70 is moderate to low
71 to 80 is moderate
81 to 90 is moderate to high
91 to 100 is high

Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)

Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:

Very poor - less than 1km
Poor - between 1km and 4km
Moderate - between 4km and 10km
Good - between 10km and 20km
Very good - between 20km and 40km
Excellent - more than 40km

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