Detailed weather conditions for Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate has a hot climate, winters are quite cold, especially at night, summer is hot and dry yet the climate is not as dry and hot as the typical Saharan climate.
Climate of Ouarzazate
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Temperatures | 15°C - 58°F | 18°C - 64°F | 21°C - 70°F | 26°C - 79°F | 29°C - 84°F | 31°C - 88°F | 36°C - 97°F | 37°C - 99°F | 33°C - 91°F | 30°C - 86°F | 25°C - 77°F | 17°C - 63°F |
| Precipitation (mm) | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 9 |
Today Ouarzazate Weather
- Ouarzazate | Morocco
- Thursday 12:00
- Overcast clouds
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34ºC | 94°F
- Humidity: 17% Wind: 4.52 km/h
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5 day and 15 day Forecasts
Ouarzazate Climate Month by Month
Long-term monthly averages for Ouarzazate (rounded):
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 3°C | 5 mm |
| February | 19°C | 5°C | 5 mm |
| March | 23°C | 8°C | 8 mm |
| April | 26°C | 11°C | 5 mm |
| May | 30°C | 14°C | 3 mm |
| June | 35°C | 18°C | 1 mm |
| July | 39°C | 21°C | 1 mm |
| August | 38°C | 21°C | 2 mm |
| September | 33°C | 17°C | 5 mm |
| October | 27°C | 12°C | 8 mm |
| November | 21°C | 7°C | 8 mm |
| December | 17°C | 4°C | 8 mm |
Best Time to Visit Ouarzazate
Desert climate: almost no rain, huge day-night swings. Come in October-April for perfect exploring weather (17-27°C days); June-August is extreme (35-39°C) - if you must, do dawn excursions like the film crews.
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 Ouarzazate travel guide. Get oriented with our map of Ouarzazate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it ever rain in Ouarzazate?
Barely - around 5-8 mm a month on average. That reliable dry sunshine is exactly why film studios settled here.
Is Ouarzazate cold in winter?
Winter days are mild and sunny (17-19°C) but nights regularly drop near freezing - typical desert contrast, so pack for both.
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