Fes · WinterMonth summary
Fes weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
43°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Fes in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Fes. May remains slightly better (+2.1 pts).
By trip type
Fes in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Fes sees 17°F during the day with 9.0h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 43°F | 63°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 45°F | 66°F | 24% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 48°F | 68°F | 32% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 52°F | 73°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ May | 57°F | 82°F | 16% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ June | 63°F | 90°F | 7% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🥵 July | 68°F | 100°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 72°F | 100°F | 3% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 64°F | 90°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ October | 61°F | 84°F | 18% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 50°F | 70°F | 24% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 45°F | 64°F | 25% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 7.1/10 |
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 January, Fes averages 63°F, 23% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Fes in January
Is January a good time to visit Fes?
January is an acceptable time for Fes (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (9.2/10) if possible.
What to do in Fes in January?
With 63°F max and 9.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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