MA Chefchaouen, Morocco

Chefchaouen
Which Season to Choose?

Chefchaouen, blue pearl of Morocco's Rif — indigo alleyways, mountains and Berber crafts.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 35.17°N 5.27°W
JuneBest month
28°COptimal temperature
12%Rainy days

When to visit Chefchaouen?

🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–28°C in June
🌧 Least rain
12% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (32%)
📅 Best score
9.6/10

Best time by type of trip

📸Blue MedinaMarch–May or September–November — indigo alleyways and soft light.
🥾Rif HikingApril–June or September–October — Akchour waterfalls and God's Bridge.
🍽️Rif CuisineYear-round — tagine, msemen and local goat cheese.
🎨CraftsYear-round — weaving, pottery and Berber leather goods.

Chefchaouen weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January5°C15°C29%3.29.1h7.0/10
⛅ February6°C16°C27%3.110.1h7.0/10
🌦️ March7°C16°C41%6.810.7h7.0/10
🌤️ April9°C20°C32%3.612.0h7.5/10
🌤️ May12°C24°C21%1.613.0h8.5/10
☀️ June16°C28°C12%0.513.4h9.6/10
☀️ July19°C33°C1%0.013.0h8.2/10
☀️ August20°C34°C3%0.113.0h7.8/10
☀️ September17°C29°C13%0.811.7h8.9/10
☀️ October14°C25°C24%2.910.2h8.1/10
🌤️ November9°C18°C31%3.99.7h7.1/10
⛅ December7°C15°C32%5.19.0h6.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 20°C, 31% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 32°C, 5% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 24°C, 23% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable

Average 15°C, 29% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.

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Frequently asked questions

June is ideal with 12% rainy days and 28°C.
December is the wettest month with 32% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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