Ouarzazate, MoroccoQuick decision
When to visit Ouarzazate?
🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
52°F–81°F in April
🌧 Least rain
4% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
July (0%)
📅 Best score
9.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Film StudiosYear-round — Atlas Studios, Gladiator and Game of Thrones sets.
Aït Ben HaddouYear-round — UNESCO ksar, rammed-earth architecture and panoramas.
Sahara GatewayOctober–April — road to Merzouga, Dadès and Todra gorges.
Draa ValleyOctober–March — oasis, palm groves and ruined kasbahs.
Monthly climate data
Ouarzazate weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 36°F | 63°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 39°F | 66°F | 11% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 45°F | 72°F | 6% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ April | 52°F | 81°F | 4% | 0.0in | 12.5h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ May | 59°F | 88°F | 5% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 66°F | 95°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 July | 72°F | 100°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 72°F | 100°F | 2% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 64°F | 91°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ October | 55°F | 82°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 45°F | 72°F | 6% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 37°F | 64°F | 4% | 0.0in | 9.7h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time
Average 27°F, 5% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 37°F, 1% rainy days, 12.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 28°F, 7% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 18°F, 7% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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April is ideal with 4% rainy days and 27°F.
July is the wettest month with 0% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 27°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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