Ouarzazate · WinterMonth summary
Ouarzazate weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
36°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Ouarzazate 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: Ouarzazate in January: 63°F and 10.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Ouarzazate 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, Ouarzazate sees 17°F during the day with 10.0h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (9.5/10) 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 | 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
◀ 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, Ouarzazate averages 63°F, 5% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
January vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +10°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Ouarzazate in January
Is January a good time to visit Ouarzazate?
January is an acceptable time for Ouarzazate (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (9.5/10) if possible.
What to do in Ouarzazate in January?
With 63°F max and 10.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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