Detailed weather conditions for Chefchaouen
At an altitude of 600 metres (1,968 feet) Chefchaouen experiences mild summer but may sometimes be very hot with temperatures reaching 40°C, during the winter the nights can be severely cold.
The warmest month of the year is August and the lowest average temperatures in the year occur in January.
Climate of Chefchaouen
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Temperatures | 9°C - 49°F | 10°C - 50°F | 13°C - 55°F | 15°C - 58°F | 17°C - 63°F | 21°C - 70°F | 25°C - 76°F | 25°C - 77°F | 22°C - 71°F | 17°C - 63°F | 14°C - 58°F | 11°C - 52°F |
| Precipitation (mm) | 159 | 140 | 155 | 63 | 37 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 52 | 103 | 145 |
Today Chefchaouen Weather
- Chefchaouene | Morocco
- Wednesday 12:00
- Overcast clouds
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35ºC | 94°F
- Humidity: 24% Wind: 2.88 km/h
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5 day and 15 day Forecasts
Chefchaouen Climate Month by Month
Long-term monthly averages for Chefchaouen (rounded):
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 5°C | 120 mm |
| February | 16°C | 6°C | 110 mm |
| March | 18°C | 8°C | 100 mm |
| April | 21°C | 9°C | 80 mm |
| May | 24°C | 12°C | 45 mm |
| June | 29°C | 15°C | 15 mm |
| July | 33°C | 18°C | 2 mm |
| August | 33°C | 18°C | 3 mm |
| September | 29°C | 16°C | 25 mm |
| October | 24°C | 13°C | 70 mm |
| November | 19°C | 9°C | 120 mm |
| December | 16°C | 6°C | 130 mm |
Best Time to Visit Chefchaouen
The blue city is at its best in April-June (green mountains, wildflowers) and September-October. Winter is the wettest season in the Rif; July-August afternoons get hot for hiking but stay pleasant in the shaded lanes.
Planning by month? See our guides to Morocco in October, November, December, January, February, spring and summer - or the overview of the best time to visit Morocco.
While you are there: everything to see and do is in our Chefchaouen travel guide. Get oriented with our map of Chefchaouen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it snow in Chefchaouen?
Occasionally - the town sits at about 600 m and gets a dusting some winters, while the Rif peaks above it are snow-covered more often.
Why is Chefchaouen so green in spring?
The Rif is one of the rainiest regions of Morocco (over 100 mm a month in winter), which feeds forests, springs and the Akchour waterfalls.
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