January · Morocco
Best time to visit Chefchaouen in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chefchaouen in January
Average temperature 10°C, 62 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Chefchaouen scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chefchaouen climbs the lower Rif mountains in northern Morocco, its medina painted in washes of blue around Plaza Uta el-Hammam.
January in Chefchaouen: strong conditions, 8th of 12
January averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 62 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chefchaouen in January?
- In January, Chefchaouen averages 10°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Chefchaouen?
- January earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chefchaouen in January?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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