Weather in Marrakech in January
January in Marrakech is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In Morocco, this is how Marrakech actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. January is the cold side of the year in Marrakech. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
Pack for Marrakech in January, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 13°C
6–19°C
- Rainfall
- 26 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7.6 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Marrakech: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
January is a wetter month in Marrakech. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Marrakech
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Marrakech
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Marrakech
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Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Marrakech
Climate averages for Marrakech, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Marrakech is between April and July, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
March is the wettest month, with about 36 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
