The month in detail
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Casablanca. Temperatures rise (23°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.
May ranks 5 out of 12 months in Casablanca. Compared to April: +2°C daytime, 9 pts fewer rainy days, +0.9h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Sea
19°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
13.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 33
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Casablanca is August (9.5/10), 0.7 pt higher than May.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Morocco
🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyMoroccan Dirham (MAD)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 27°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 17°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 22%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Casablanca ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MoroccoTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.5 → 7.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
33.57°N · 7.59°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Casablanca?
August is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 9.6h of sunshine and 0.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Casablanca get in August?
Casablanca averages 9.6 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Casablanca?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Casablanca in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Casablanca good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Casablanca scores 7.0/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 9.3/10.
When should you avoid Casablanca?
January is the most difficult month to visit Casablanca, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Casablanca in May?
In May, the sea averages 19°C in Casablanca: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Casablanca in May?
The average UV index reaches 8 in May in Casablanca (high), with about 13.7h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.