The best time to visit Morocco
The best time to visit Morocco for warm, sunny weather is March to June, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 91/100 with daytime highs around 25°C / 77°F. February and July are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. Midsummer peaks in July at about 34°C / 93°F — hot for sightseeing, ideal for the coast. 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 | 67 | 17° / 63°F | 56 mm | 18° | Very good |
| February | 73 | 18° / 64°F | 50 mm | 18° | Excellent |
| March | 84 | 21° / 70°F | 56 mm | 17° | Excellent |
| April | 91 | 23° / 73°F | 43 mm | 18° | Excellent |
| May | 94 | 26° / 79°F | 25 mm | 18° | Excellent |
| June | 93 | 30° / 86°F | 5 mm | 20° | Excellent |
| July | 73 | 34° / 93°F | 3 mm | 22° | Excellent |
| August | 71 | 34° / 93°F | 7 mm | 23° | Excellent |
| September | 91 | 30° / 86°F | 24 mm | 22° | Excellent |
| October | 89 | 27° / 81°F | 51 mm | 20° | Excellent |
| November | 82 | 21° / 70°F | 84 mm | 20° | Excellent |
| December | 72 | 18° / 64°F | 59 mm | 18° | Excellent |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: March to June — Morocco's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 91/100, ~25°C / 77°F days). Shoulder season: February and July — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~34°C / 93°F. Wettest: November (84 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Essaouira (3,614 h/yr), Marrakesh (3,604 h/yr), Agadir (Temsia) (3,598 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.