Ouarzazate · WinterMonth summary
Ouarzazate weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
2°C – 17°C
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Ouarzazate 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 (7.4/10). April scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Ouarzazate 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 period — 17°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds In January, Ouarzazate sees 17°C during the day with 10.0h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (9.5/10) 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 | 2°C | 17°C | 5% | 0.3 | 10.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 4°C | 19°C | 11% | 0.8 | 10.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 7°C | 22°C | 6% | 0.3 | 11.0h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ April | 11°C | 27°C | 4% | 0.1 | 12.5h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ May | 15°C | 31°C | 5% | 0.2 | 13.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 35°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 July | 22°C | 38°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 22°C | 38°C | 2% | 0.1 | 12.1h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 18°C | 33°C | 9% | 0.5 | 11.2h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ October | 13°C | 28°C | 5% | 0.4 | 10.7h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 7°C | 22°C | 6% | 0.3 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 3°C | 18°C | 4% | 0.3 | 9.7h | 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, Ouarzazate averages 17°C, 5% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
January vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +10°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Ouarzazate in January
Is January a good time to visit Ouarzazate?
January is an acceptable time for Ouarzazate (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (9.5/10) if possible.
What to do in Ouarzazate in January?
With 17°C max and 10.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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