Chefchaouen · SpringMonth summary
Chefchaouen weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
54°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
21% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen. June remains slightly better (+1.1 pts).
By trip type
Chefchaouen 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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Chefchaouen. Temperatures rise (24°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (21% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 41°F | 59°F | 29% | 0.1in | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 43°F | 61°F | 27% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 45°F | 61°F | 41% | 0.3in | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 48°F | 68°F | 32% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 54°F | 75°F | 21% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ June | 61°F | 82°F | 12% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 66°F | 91°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 68°F | 93°F | 3% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 63°F | 84°F | 13% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 57°F | 77°F | 24% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 48°F | 64°F | 31% | 0.2in | 9.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 45°F | 59°F | 32% | 0.2in | 9.0h | 6.4/10 |
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, Chefchaouen averages 75°F, 21% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Chefchaouen in May
Is May a good time to visit Chefchaouen?
May is an excellent time to visit Chefchaouen (score 8.5/10). With 75°F, 13.0h of sunshine and 21% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Chefchaouen in May?
With 75°F and 13.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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