Climate Overview

Marrakech has a semi-arid climate — hot, dry summers and mild, less rainy winters. The city is situated at an altitude of 450 meters in a plain at the foot of the High Atlas, which rises up to 4,167 m. In summer, it can become unbearably hot, while in winter, night temperatures drop significantly.

Month	Temperature	Rainy Days	Sunshine Hours
Jan–Feb	5–18°C	4–5	7–8h
Mar–Apr	10–24°C	3–4	8–9h
May–Jun	15–33°C	1–2	10–11h
Jul–Aug	20–38°C	0–1	11–12h
Sep–Oct	16–32°C	2–3	9–10h
Nov–Dec	8–20°C	4–5	7–8h

Important: In July and August, temperatures regularly reach 40–45°C — in the souks without air conditioning, it can feel like 50°C. The nights cool down significantly in the desert air (20–22°C).