Ouarzazate · SpringMonth summary
Ouarzazate weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Ouarzazate in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 13.0h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Ouarzazate in May: 31°C and 13.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Ouarzazate in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 One of the best months — 30°C, maximum sunshine and ideal conditions Spring marks the start of the good season in Ouarzazate. Temperatures rise (31°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 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 May, Ouarzazate averages 31°C, 5% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
May vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Ouarzazate in May
Is May a good time to visit Ouarzazate?
May is an excellent time to visit Ouarzazate (score 8.8/10). With 31°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 5% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Ouarzazate in May?
Temperatures reach 31°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 13.0h/day.
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