Marrakech weather in January
Marrakech in January averages 13°C (55°F), 26 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Marrakech, January is the coldest, the fifth wettest and the second dullest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (55°F)
6–19°C · 43–66°F
- Rainfall
- 26 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7.6 h
hours per day
What is Marrakech like in January?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Marrakech in January?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (43°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Marrakech is 1.2°C cooler than December and about as wet as it, which averages 14°C (57°F).
January in Marrakech is 1.8°C cooler than February and about as wet as it, which averages 14°C (58°F).
Daylight in Marrakech in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 10 hours 18 minutes in Marrakech, rising about 08:32 and setting about 18:50 local time.
January ends 31 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 54 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Marrakech
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Marrakech
What to read before you book.
Marrakech weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January 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 January
January climate averages for Marrakech, 1991–2020.
Marrakech averages 13°C (55°F) in January, ranging from about 6°C (43°F) at night to 19°C (66°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. January sees only about 26 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. January averages 13°C (55°F) against 14°C (58°F) in February — 1.8°C cooler.
January is 1.2°C cooler than December, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to July; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 7.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 18 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 14 hours 12 minutes in June and 10 hours 6 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 08:32 and sunset about 18:50 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 31 minutes longer than it starts.
