MA Chefchaouen, Morocco

Chefchaouen
Which Season to Choose?

Chefchaouen, blue pearl of Morocco's Rif — indigo alleyways, mountains and Berber crafts.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 35.17°N 5.27°W
JuneBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
12%Rainy days

When to visit Chefchaouen?

🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
61°F–82°F in June
🌧 Least rain
12% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (32%)
📅 Best score
9.6/10

Best time by type of trip

📸Blue MedinaMarch–May or September–November — indigo alleyways and soft light.
🥾Rif HikingApril–June or September–October — Akchour waterfalls and God's Bridge.
🍽️Rif CuisineYear-round — tagine, msemen and local goat cheese.
🎨CraftsYear-round — weaving, pottery and Berber leather goods.

Chefchaouen weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January41°F59°F29%0.1in9.1h7.0/10
⛅ February43°F61°F27%0.1in10.1h7.0/10
🌦️ March45°F61°F41%0.3in10.7h7.0/10
🌤️ April48°F68°F32%0.1in12.0h7.5/10
🌤️ May54°F75°F21%0.1in13.0h8.5/10
☀️ June61°F82°F12%0.0in13.4h9.6/10
☀️ July66°F91°F1%0.0in13.0h8.2/10
☀️ August68°F93°F3%0.0in13.0h7.8/10
☀️ September63°F84°F13%0.0in11.7h8.9/10
☀️ October57°F77°F24%0.1in10.2h8.1/10
🌤️ November48°F64°F31%0.2in9.7h7.1/10
⛅ December45°F59°F32%0.2in9.0h6.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 20°F, 31% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 32°F, 5% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 24°F, 23% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable

Average 15°F, 29% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.

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Frequently asked questions

June is ideal with 12% rainy days and 28°F.
December is the wettest month with 32% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 6.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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