The best time to visit Morocco
The best time to visit Morocco for warm, sunny weather is April to July, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 90/100 with daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F. March and August are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. The sea is swimmable (21°C+) about 3 months a year, warmest in August at 23°C.
Morocco by month, averaged across 10 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53 | 15° / 59°F | 56 mm | 18° | Good |
| February | 60 | 16° / 61°F | 50 mm | 18° | Very good |
| March | 73 | 19° / 66°F | 56 mm | 17° | Excellent |
| April | 87 | 21° / 70°F | 43 mm | 18° | Excellent |
| May | 92 | 24° / 75°F | 25 mm | 18° | Excellent |
| June | 94 | 28° / 82°F | 5 mm | 20° | Excellent |
| July | 85 | 32° / 90°F | 3 mm | 22° | Excellent |
| August | 84 | 32° / 90°F | 7 mm | 23° | Excellent |
| September | 91 | 28° / 82°F | 24 mm | 22° | Excellent |
| October | 86 | 25° / 77°F | 51 mm | 20° | Excellent |
| November | 72 | 19° / 66°F | 84 mm | 20° | Excellent |
| December | 58 | 16° / 61°F | 59 mm | 18° | Very good |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: April to July — Morocco's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 90/100, ~26°C / 79°F days). Shoulder season: March and August — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~32°C / 90°F. Wettest: November (84 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Marrakesh (3,131 h/yr), Agadir (Temsia) (2,978 h/yr), Essaouira (2,935 h/yr). See where it's sunniest in Morocco month by month, the hottest places in Morocco, or every Morocco destination with a full climate card.