Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Marrakech
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Marrakech are February, December, January — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is March, April, May, October, November. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Marrakesh (Marrakech) (457 m elevation).
Month by month
Marrakech weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.9°C / 70°F | 2.5 | 92 | Best |
| February | 23.2°C / 74°F | 3 | 94 | Best |
| March | 23.6°C / 74°F | 5.2 | 89 | |
| April | 27.4°C / 81°F | 3.2 | 83 | |
| May | 31.7°C / 89°F | 2 | 60 | |
| June | 33.6°C / 92°F | 0 | 50 | Shoulder |
| July | 40.5°C / 105°F | 0 | 15 | |
| August | 39°C / 102°F | 0 | 21 | |
| September | 33.7°C / 93°F | 0.7 | 49 | Shoulder |
| October | 30.3°C / 87°F | 2.3 | 69 | |
| November | 25.9°C / 79°F | 1.8 | 92 | |
| December | 21.7°C / 71°F | 2.8 | 93 | Best |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Marrakech timing questions
What is the best month to visit Marrakech?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are February, December, and January, with February scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is March, April, May, October, and November, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Marrakech?
July, with an average daily high of 40.5°C (105°F).
What is the rainiest month in Marrakech?
March, averaging 5.2 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Marrakech?
June and September — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.