Fes Weather in January 2026: what to expect (7.4/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in January

In January, Fes sees 17.0°F during the day with 6.8h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (23.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.

January ranks 9 out of 12 months in Fes. Compared to December: −2°F daytime.

This month's conditions

What it's like in January

UV index

4 · moderate

protect during midday hours

Feels like

dry air

4°

Daylight

10.0h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 24

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Is January the right month?

The best month in Fes is May (9.0/10), 1.6 pt higher than January.

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Context

Our verdict

Fes (Fez), Morocco's spiritual capital: 1.1 million inhabitants, 2 UNESCO medinas (Fes el-Bali founded in 789 and Fes el-Jdid). The oldest continuously inhabited medieval city in the world , a maze of 9000 alleys.

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Morocco

🗣️LanguageArabic

💶CurrencyMoroccan Dirham (MAD)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 100°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 63°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMarch · 32%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is Fes ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Morocco

Temperate climate with a 9.0 → 3.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

34.03°N · 4.98°W

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Fes?

May is the best month with 82°F highs, 57°F lows, 9.0h of sunshine and 16.0% rainy days. The months of May & June offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Fes get in May?

Fes averages 9.0 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.7/10.

What is the rainiest month in Fes?

August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Fes in May?

In May, overnight lows reach 57°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.

Is Fes good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Fes scores 7.0/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 8.7/10.

When should you avoid Fes?

August is the most difficult month to visit Fes, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Fes in January?

The average UV index reaches 4 in January in Fes (moderate), with about 10.0h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.