Chefchaouen · WinterMonth summary
Chefchaouen weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 15°C
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Chefchaouen in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.0/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Chefchaouen in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (15°C) and uncrowded trails In January, Chefchaouen sees 15°C during the day with 9.1h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 5°C | 15°C | 29% | 3.2 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 6°C | 16°C | 27% | 3.1 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 7°C | 16°C | 41% | 6.8 | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 20°C | 32% | 3.6 | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 12°C | 24°C | 21% | 1.6 | 13.0h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ June | 16°C | 28°C | 12% | 0.5 | 13.4h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 19°C | 33°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 34°C | 3% | 0.1 | 13.0h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 17°C | 29°C | 13% | 0.8 | 11.7h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 14°C | 25°C | 24% | 2.9 | 10.2h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 9°C | 18°C | 31% | 3.9 | 9.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 7°C | 15°C | 32% | 5.1 | 9.0h | 6.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Chefchaouen averages 15°C, 29% rainy days and 9.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Chefchaouen in January
Is January a good time to visit Chefchaouen?
January is an acceptable time for Chefchaouen (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.6/10) if possible.
What to do in Chefchaouen in January?
With 15°C max and 9.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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