MA Tangier, Morocco

Tangier
Which Season to Choose?

Tangier, gateway to Africa — legendary medina, Cape Spartel and views across the Strait of Gibraltar.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 35.77°N 5.8°W
JulyBest month
29°COptimal temperature
1%Rainy days

When to visit Tangier?

🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–29°C in July
🌧 Least rain
1% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (25%)
📅 Best score
9.5/10

Best time by type of trip

🌊Cap Spartel & Hercules CavesApr–Oct — Atlantic-Mediterranean confluence, panoramic views.
🏛️Kasbah & medinaYear-round — Kasbah Museum, Dar el-Makhzen palace, Café Hafa.
🍽️Tangier cuisineYear-round — grilled fish at the port, mint tea, pastilla.
🎨Literary cityYear-round — Bowles, Burroughs, Matisse: the city that inspired artists.

Tangier weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January10°C16°C25%2.69.0h7.0/10
⛅ February10°C17°C27%2.310.1h7.1/10
🌤️ March11°C18°C38%4.611.0h7.1/10
🌤️ April13°C20°C29%2.312.2h7.6/10
🌤️ May15°C23°C17%0.913.0h8.6/10
☀️ June18°C26°C9%0.413.3h9.3/10
☀️ July20°C29°C1%0.013.0h9.5/10
☀️ August21°C30°C2%0.113.0h9.2/10
☀️ September19°C27°C10%0.411.4h9.1/10
☀️ October17°C25°C23%2.110.2h8.1/10
🌤️ November13°C20°C30%3.49.7h7.3/10
⛅ December11°C17°C35%3.49.0h7.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 20°C, 28% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 28°C, 4% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 9.3/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 24°C, 21% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 17°C, 29% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.

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Frequently asked questions

July is ideal with 1% rainy days and 29°C.
January is the wettest month with 25% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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