Marrakech weather in April
Marrakech in April averages 19°C (67°F), 28 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Marrakech, April is the sixth coldest, the third wettest and the fifth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 19°C (67°F)
13–26°C · 55–78°F
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h
hours per day
What is Marrakech like in April?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Marrakech in April?
High-factor sun cream
With 9.2 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 13°C between its low and its high.
Comfortable walking shoes you can rinse
Dry warm weather is walking weather, and dust gets into everything.
April compared with March and May
April in Marrakech is 1.9°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (63°F).
April in Marrakech is 3.3°C cooler than May and 19 mm wetter than it, which averages 23°C (73°F).
Daylight in Marrakech in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 12 hours 58 minutes in Marrakech, rising about 07:03 and setting about 20:01 local time.
April ends 52 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 14 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Marrakech
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Marrakech
What to read before you book.
Marrakech weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 26 mm |
| February | 14°C / 58°F | 27 mm |
| March | 17°C / 63°F | 36 mm |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 28 mm |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 9 mm |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 3 mm |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 1 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 3 mm |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 14 mm |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 19 mm |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 29 mm |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 25 mm |
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FAQs about Marrakech in April
April climate averages for Marrakech, 1991–2020.
Marrakech averages 19°C (67°F) in April, ranging from about 13°C (55°F) at night to 26°C (78°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. April sees only about 28 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. April averages 19°C (67°F) against 23°C (73°F) in May — 3.3°C cooler.
April is 1.9°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
Yes. April falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, April to July, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 9.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 58 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 14 hours 12 minutes in June and 10 hours 6 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 07:03 and sunset about 20:01 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 52 minutes longer than it starts.
