Marrakesh Weather in August
Morocco · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high40°C (103°F)
Avg low23°C (73°F)
Rainfall6 mm (0.2 in)
RatingPoor 3/10
In August, Marrakesh has average highs of 40°C (103°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). August is summer in Morocco. The month is very dry, with about 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain spread over 2 days, one of the driest months of the year. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 32%. You get roughly 13.2 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is August a good time to visit Marrakesh?
August is not the best time to visit Marrakesh (3/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in November to April.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 40°C (103°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 23°C (73°F) |
| Daily mean | 31°C (87°F) |
| Rainfall | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 32% |
| Cloud cover | 32% |
| Daylight | 13.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.8 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Marrakesh in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Marrakesh weather in other months
Jan19°C / 7°C38 mmExcellentFeb20°C / 7°C36 mmExcellentMar23°C / 9°C40 mmExcellentApr26°C / 11°C26 mmExcellentMay31°C / 15°C14 mmExcellentJun34°C / 17°C9 mmFairJul40°C / 22°C7 mmPoorAug40°C / 23°C6 mmPoorSep34°C / 19°C17 mmGoodOct30°C / 16°C24 mmExcellentNov24°C / 11°C47 mmExcellentDec20°C / 8°C29 mmExcellent
← JulyBest time to visit MarrakeshSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Durban21°C · 35 mm · Excellent
- Arusha26°C · 43 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek26°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Port Louis24°C · 22 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg21°C · 5 mm · Excellent
- Nairobi27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Essaouira25°C · 2 mm
- Agadir38°C · 4 mm
- Casablanca31°C · 3 mm
- Rabat29°C · 3 mm
- Fes39°C · 8 mm
- Tangier27°C · 3 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.