Tangier · SpringMonth summary
Tangier weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
17% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Tangier in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Tangier. July remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
Tangier in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Tangier. Temperatures rise (23°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (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 | 10°C | 16°C | 25% | 2.6 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 17°C | 27% | 2.3 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 11°C | 18°C | 38% | 4.6 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 20°C | 29% | 2.3 | 12.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 23°C | 17% | 0.9 | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 26°C | 9% | 0.4 | 13.3h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 29°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 21°C | 30°C | 2% | 0.1 | 13.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 19°C | 27°C | 10% | 0.4 | 11.4h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ October | 17°C | 25°C | 23% | 2.1 | 10.2h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 20°C | 30% | 3.4 | 9.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 11°C | 17°C | 35% | 3.4 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
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, Tangier averages 23°C, 17% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -16%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Tangier in May
Is May a good time to visit Tangier?
May is an excellent time to visit Tangier (score 8.6/10). With 23°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 17% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Tangier in May?
With 23°C and 13.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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