Marrakech · WinterMonth summary
Marrakech weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 20°C
🌧 Rainy days
10% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Marrakech 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: Marrakech in January: 20°C and 9.3h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Marrakech in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Marrakech Marathon (late January) — route through the medina and gardens Even in winter, Marrakech enjoys 20°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (10% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 6°C | 20°C | 10% | 0.8 | 9.3h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 7°C | 22°C | 20% | 1.4 | 9.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 9°C | 22°C | 23% | 1.6 | 10.7h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ April | 12°C | 26°C | 18% | 1.3 | 11.4h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ May | 15°C | 30°C | 12% | 0.5 | 12.7h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 17°C | 33°C | 2% | 0.1 | 13.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🥵 July | 21°C | 39°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.8h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 21°C | 38°C | 3% | 0.1 | 11.9h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 18°C | 33°C | 4% | 0.2 | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 16°C | 31°C | 9% | 0.7 | 10.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 11°C | 24°C | 15% | 0.9 | 9.4h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 7°C | 20°C | 19% | 1.3 | 9.0h | 7.5/10 |
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, Marrakech averages 20°C, 10% rainy days and 9.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +10°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Marrakech in January
Is January a good time to visit Marrakech?
January is an excellent time to visit Marrakech (score 7.7/10). With 20°C, 9.3h of sunshine and 10% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Marrakech in January?
With 20°C max and 9.3h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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