Tangier Weather in January 2026: what to expect (4.5/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in January

In January, Tangier sees 16.0°F during the day with 5.5h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (25.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

January ranks 11 out of 12 months in Tangier. Compared to December: −2°F daytime, 10 pts fewer rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in January

UV index

3 · moderate

protect during midday hours

Feels like

dry air

9°

Sea

18°C

cold, for the brave

Daylight

9.8h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 27

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Is January the right month?

The best month in Tangier is July (9.7/10), 5.2 pts higher than January.

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Context

Our verdict

Tangier is Morocco's Mediterranean gateway: ferry from Tarifa in 1h, ferry to Algeciras, high-speed rail link with Casablanca and Rabat. July is my favorite month (9.6/10): 68-84°F, 1% rain, Atlantic breezes.

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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 beach trip.

Country · Morocco

🗣️LanguageArabic

💶CurrencyMoroccan Dirham (MAD)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthAugust · 86°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 61°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMarch · 38%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

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Location

Where is Tangier ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Morocco

Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.7 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

35.77°N · 5.80°W

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Tangier?

July is the best month with 84°F highs, 68°F lows, 11.1h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Tangier get in July?

Tangier averages 11.1 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.6/10.

What is the rainiest month in Tangier?

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

What are the temperatures at night in Tangier in July?

In July, overnight lows reach 68°F, while afternoon highs average 84°F.

Is Tangier good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Tangier scores 5.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 9.6/10.

When should you avoid Tangier?

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

Can you swim in Tangier in January?

In January, the sea averages 64°F in Tangier: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.

Do you need sun protection in Tangier in January?

The average UV index reaches 3 in January in Tangier (moderate), with about 9.8h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.