Marrakesh Weather in January
Morocco · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high19°C (67°F)
Avg low7°C (44°F)
Rainfall38 mm (1.5 in)
RatingExcellent 9.7/10
Expect mild days in Marrakesh in January: the average high is 19°C (67°F) and the average low is 7°C (44°F). January is winter in Morocco. The month is fairly dry, with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain spread over 5 days. You get roughly 10.2 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is January a good time to visit Marrakesh?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Marrakesh. The weather rates excellent (9.7/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 19°C (67°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (44°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (53°F) |
| Rainfall | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 57% |
| Cloud cover | 31% |
| Daylight | 10.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.7 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Marrakesh in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
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
← DecemberBest time to visit MarrakeshFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Essaouira18°C · 28 mm
- Agadir22°C · 30 mm
- Casablanca18°C · 58 mm
- Rabat17°C · 68 mm
- Fes17°C · 95 mm
- Tangier16°C · 77 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.