{"id":5093,"date":"2026-06-07T13:18:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T11:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/?p=5093"},"modified":"2026-06-07T13:43:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T11:43:55","slug":"when-to-go-to-marrakech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/quand-partir-a-marrakech\/","title":{"rendered":"When is the best time to visit Marrakech? Climate, weather and ideal temperatures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To remember<\/strong> :  For an exceptional stay in a riad, the best time to visit Marrakech is from<strong> March to May <\/strong>and <strong>September<\/strong> in autumn: daytime temperatures of 22\u201327\u00b0C and plenty of sunshine. Avoid the height of summer, when temperatures can exceed 40\u00b0C, as well as the end-of-\u2019<strong>year<\/strong>, which are more expensive and busier in Marrakech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marrakech enjoys plenty of sunshine almost all year round, with 9 to 10 hours of sunshine per <strong>day<\/strong>. Yet the experience is completely different between the coolness of a shaded patio in spring and the sweltering 40\u00b0C of summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, <strong>When to visit Marrakech<\/strong> to enjoy the best of <strong>city<\/strong> ? It all depends on what you fancy. We\u2019ll go through the <strong>month<\/strong> one after the other to help you find the best time to visit Marrakech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><div><strong>Contents :<\/strong><\/div><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#la-meilleure-periode-pour-partir-a-marrakech-de-mars-a-novembre\">The best time to visit Marrakech: March to November<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#le-climat-de-marrakech-temperatures-pluviometrie-et-ensoleillement\">The climate of Marrakech: temperatures, rainfall and sunshine<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#choisir-les-dates-de-votre-voyage-vols-et-carte-des-saisons\">Choose your travel dates: flights and seasonal guide<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"la-meilleure-periode-pour-partir-a-marrakech-de-mars-a-novembre\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best time to visit Marrakech: March to November<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For us, the ideal season runs from spring to early autumn, peaking in <strong>October<\/strong>. Temperatures range from 22 to 27\u00b0C, perfect for exploring the medina of Marrakech and the gardens without suffering from the sun. It is also the <strong>best season<\/strong> to enjoy the terraces in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our agency\u2019s advice: if your schedule allows, aim for <strong>June<\/strong> or early autumn. You\u2019ll avoid the <strong>crowd<\/strong> During the school holidays, flights are cheaper and luxury riads offer a more personalised service. Which months should you avoid? Mainly July and August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"infos wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Good to know<\/strong> : The festive season and the spring bank holidays cause prices to skyrocket: the cost of the same riad can double. To keep your <strong>budget<\/strong>, book early and make a note of the dates in your <strong>travel diary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"le-climat-de-marrakech-temperatures-pluviometrie-et-ensoleillement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The climate of Marrakech: temperatures, rainfall and sunshine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The climate here is semi-arid: scorching summers, mild winters, and two lovely in-seasons. Plan your stay in Marrakech by <strong>depending on the climate<\/strong> : as the months go by, each <strong>season<\/strong> reveals a different side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"printemps-et-automne-la-douceur-des-septembre\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring and autumn: mild weather from September onwards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In spring, and then in early autumn, the weather in Marrakech becomes much milder. The Majorelle and Menara Gardens are ablaze with flowers, the light casts a beautiful glow over the ochre walls, and the days are perfect for a leisurely stroll. <strong>April<\/strong> and May are among our favourite months for exploring the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"juin-juillet-et-aout-composer-avec-la-chaleur\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">June, July and August: coping with the heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer in Marrakesh is no joke. From June onwards, the temperature soars, and in <strong>July<\/strong>, it often exceeds 38\u201340\u00b0C. July is, in fact, the driest month in Marrakech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should we avoid June, July and <strong>August<\/strong> But does that mean...? Not necessarily. The <strong>heat<\/strong> is dry, so more bearable: getting up early in the morning, taking refuge near the <strong>swimming pool<\/strong> from the riad in the afternoon, and enjoy the evenings. In June and July, the <strong>place Jemaa el-Fna<\/strong> only really comes to life after dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"lhiver-grand-soleil-le-jour-fraicheur-le-soir\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter: bright sunshine by day, cool evenings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In winter, Marrakech takes on a different look. In <strong>December<\/strong>, <strong>January<\/strong> and <strong>February<\/strong>, the days remain sunny, with temperatures of around 18 to 20\u00b0C, but the <strong>nights<\/strong> drop to 6\u00b0C. In the morning, we admire the palm trees of the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/marrakech-palm-grove-guide\/\">palm grove<\/a> against the backdrop of the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains, beneath a deep blue sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Tableau \"Quand partir \u00e0 Marrakech\" - Klair & Arno -->\n<div class=\"ka-mrk\">\n  <style>\n    .ka-mrk{\n      --terracotta:#957053;\n      --terracotta-fonce:#7a5b41;\n      --terracotta-clair:#f4ede5;\n      --ivoire:#fbf8f3;\n      --noir:#1a1a1a;\n      --bordure:#967053;\n      --vert:#6b8e4e;       --vert-bg:#eef2e6;\n      --ocre:#bd8533;       --ocre-bg:#f6efe1;\n      --rouge:#b15446;      --rouge-bg:#f6e7e3;\n      font-family:'Inter',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,sans-serif;\n      color:var(--noir);\n      max-width: 100%;\n      margin:2rem auto;\n    }\n    .ka-mrk table{\n      width:100%;\n      border-collapse:collapse;\n      font-size:.95rem;\n      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.avis.correct{background:var(--ocre-bg);border-left-color:var(--ocre);}\n    .ka-mrk .avis.correct .avis-in{color:var(--ocre);}\n    .ka-mrk .avis.correct .pip{background:var(--ocre);}\n    .ka-mrk .avis.eviter{background:var(--rouge-bg);border-left-color:var(--rouge);}\n    .ka-mrk .avis.eviter .avis-in{color:var(--rouge);}\n    .ka-mrk .avis.eviter .pip{background:var(--rouge);}\n\n    @media(max-width:600px){\n      .ka-mrk table{font-size:.82rem;}\n      .ka-mrk thead th,.ka-mrk tbody td{padding:.6rem .55rem;}\n      .ka-mrk .avis-in{font-size:.72rem;}\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <table>\n    <caption>The climate in Marrakech month by month<\/caption>\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Month<\/th>\n        <th class=\"num\">Max. temp.<\/th>\n        <th class=\"num\">Min. temp.<\/th>\n        <th>Atmosphere<\/th>\n        <th>Our opinion<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr><td class=\"mois\">January<\/td><td class=\"num\">18 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"num\">6 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"amb\">Mild by day, cool by night<\/td><td class=\"avis correct\"><span class=\"avis-in\"><span class=\"pip\"><\/span>Correct<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td class=\"mois\">February<\/td><td class=\"num\">20 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"num\">8 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"amb\">Soft lighting, not many people<\/td><td class=\"avis correct\"><span class=\"avis-in\"><span class=\"pip\"><\/span>Correct<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td class=\"mois\">March<\/td><td class=\"num\">23 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"num\">11 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"amb\">A lovely spring<\/td><td class=\"avis ideal\"><span class=\"avis-in\"><span class=\"pip\"><\/span>Ideal<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td class=\"mois\">April<\/td><td class=\"num\">26 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"num\">13 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"amb\">Perfect weather, gardens in bloom<\/td><td class=\"avis ideal\"><span class=\"avis-in\"><span class=\"pip\"><\/span>Ideal<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td class=\"mois\">May<\/td><td class=\"num\">29 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"num\">16 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"amb\">Hot but bearable<\/td><td class=\"avis ideal\"><span class=\"avis-in\"><span class=\"pip\"><\/span>Ideal<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td class=\"mois\">June<\/td><td class=\"num\">34 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"num\">19 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"amb\">Very hot during the day<\/td><td class=\"avis correct\"><span class=\"avis-in\"><span class=\"pip\"><\/span>Correct<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td class=\"mois\">July<\/td><td class=\"num\">38 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"num\">21 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"amb\">Very hot, intense sunshine<\/td><td class=\"avis eviter\"><span class=\"avis-in\"><span class=\"pip\"><\/span>To be avoided<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td class=\"mois\">August<\/td><td class=\"num\">38 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"num\">21 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"amb\">Heatwave<\/td><td class=\"avis eviter\"><span class=\"avis-in\"><span class=\"pip\"><\/span>To be avoided<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td class=\"mois\">September<\/td><td class=\"num\">33 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"num\">19 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"amb\">The heat is subsiding<\/td><td class=\"avis ideal\"><span class=\"avis-in\"><span class=\"pip\"><\/span>Ideal<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td class=\"mois\">October<\/td><td class=\"num\">28 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"num\">15 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"amb\">A bright and mild autumn<\/td><td class=\"avis ideal\"><span class=\"avis-in\"><span class=\"pip\"><\/span>Ideal<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td class=\"mois\">November<\/td><td class=\"num\">22 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"num\">10 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"amb\">Pleasant, not too busy<\/td><td class=\"avis ideal\"><span class=\"avis-in\"><span class=\"pip\"><\/span>Ideal<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td class=\"mois\">December<\/td><td class=\"num\">19 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"num\">7 \u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"amb\">Mild by day, cold at night<\/td><td class=\"avis correct\"><span class=\"avis-in\"><span class=\"pip\"><\/span>Correct<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Side <strong>weather<\/strong>, the weather remains clear for most of the time in Marrakech. There is light rain: around <strong>24 mm<\/strong> per month, mainly in autumn and early spring. For real-time forecasts, type in \u00abMarrakech weather\u00bb or visit our <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/weather-in-marrakech\/\">Marrakech weather guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"choisir-les-dates-de-votre-voyage-vols-et-carte-des-saisons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose your travel dates: flights and seasonal guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the weather, it\u2019s your itinerary that determines your choice. For hiking in the Atlas Mountains, nothing beats spring; for a night in a tent in Agafay, autumn offers mild evenings. Depending on the season, take your pick from our selection of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-marrakech\/\">Things to do in Marrakech<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to culture, there are two events that are well worth planning your stay in Marrakech around: the <strong>International Film Festival<\/strong>, end <strong>November<\/strong>, and the <strong>International Magic Festival<\/strong>, which transforms the city into the capital of illusion. Perfect excuses for a <strong>trip to Morocco<\/strong> off the beaten track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a <strong>experience<\/strong> On a slightly unusual note, you might be interested to know that you can go skiing in the Atlas Mountains in winter, less than two hours from Marrakech. And the city combines very well with\u2019<strong>other cities<\/strong>, from the coastal town of Essaouira to the imperial city of Fez. Once you\u2019ve finalised your dates, head to your riad \u2013 ideally in one of the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/marrakech-riads-best-areas\/\">the best neighbourhoods in Marrakech<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u00abThe best time of year? For us, it\u2019s autumn: the light is stunning, the evenings are still mild, and our riads return to their usual tranquillity. It\u2019s the perfect time to fall in love with Marrakech.\u00bb<br><\/em><strong><em>\u2014 Claire Emeriau, co-founder of Klair &amp; Arno<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780830198214\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">When is the best time to visit Marrakech?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>The best times to visit are the two shoulder seasons, spring and autumn: 22\u201327\u00b0C, perfect for sightseeing. This is the ideal time of year, both in terms of the weather and the atmosphere on Marrakech\u2019s terraces.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780830204837\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is it too hot in Marrakech in the summer?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>In June, July and August, the <strong>temperatures<\/strong> often exceed 38\u201340\u00b0C. It remains dry, so it\u2019s bearable if you head out early and enjoy the coolness of the riad in the afternoon. Otherwise, it\u2019s best to head down to the coast at Essaouira.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780830210403\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is the weather like in Marrakech in winter?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>The days are mild in winter, with temperatures of around 18\u201320\u00b0C in bright sunshine, but evenings can drop to 6\u00b0C. Make sure you pack something warm and choose a riad with a fireplace for a cosy atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780830217237\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is there skiing near Marrakech?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes, that\u2019s one of the region\u2019s best-kept secrets: in winter, the Atlas ski resorts are less than two hours away. A day trip to the snow-capped peaks offers spectacular scenery, before you return to the hustle and bustle of the medina.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00c0 retenir : Pour un s\u00e9jour d&rsquo;exception en riad, la meilleure p\u00e9riode pour partir \u00e0 Marrakech va de mars \u00e0 mai et de septembre \u00e0 l&rsquo;automne : des journ\u00e9es de 22 \u00e0 27\u00b0C et un grand soleil. \u00c9vitez le c\u0153ur de l&rsquo;\u00e9t\u00e9, o\u00f9 le mercure d\u00e9passe 40\u00b0C, ainsi que les f\u00eates de fin d&rsquo;ann\u00e9e, plus [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5095,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5093","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5093","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5093"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5093\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5102,"href":"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5093\/revisions\/5102"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5095"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5093"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5093"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klairarno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5093"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}