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Marrakech, Morocco · Temperate

Marrakech in January: go or not?

Excellent time. Marrakech in January scores 8.0/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 31.63°N · 8.00°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Marrakech · January
8.0
6–20°
Temperature
10%
Rain
7h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌧️ Moderate rain☔ Indoor sights
Photo : Youssef Taghlaoui via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in January

Even in winter, Marrakech enjoys 20.0°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (10.0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.

January ranks 9 out of 12 months in Marrakech. Compared to December: 9 pts fewer rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in January

UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
2°
Daylight
10.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is January the right month?

The best month in Marrakech is May (9.0/10), 1.0 pt higher than January.

See May →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Marrakech (the "red city" for its rammed-earth ramparts), Morocco's tourist capital: 950,000 inhabitants, UNESCO Medina, Sahara dunes 8h by car. May is my favorite month (9.3/10): 59-86°F, 12% rain, ideal temperatures.

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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 ⓘ+4.20°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 102°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 68°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMarch · 23%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location

Where is Marrakech ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Morocco
Temperate climate with a 9.0 → 3.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
31.63°N · 8.00°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Marrakech?
May is the best month with 86°F highs, 59°F lows, 9.8h of sunshine and 12.0% rainy days. The months of May & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Marrakech get in May?
Marrakech averages 9.8 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 Marrakech?
July is the most unfavourable month with July has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Marrakech in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 59°F, while afternoon highs average 86°F.
Is Marrakech good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Marrakech scores 7.5/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 8.7/10.
When should you avoid Marrakech?
July is the most difficult month to visit Marrakech, with July 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 Marrakech in January?
The average UV index reaches 4 in January in Marrakech (moderate), with about 10.2h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.