Climate guide for Fez, Morocco

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About Fez

The walled city holds the Chouara tanneries, the Bou Inania madrasa, and al-Qarawiyyin, a mosque and center of learning founded in the ninth century. Mild temperatures in April, May, September, and November make the steep lanes manageable, and morning light is good for the dye pits. A guide helps on the first day; after that, getting mildly lost is part of the experience.

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Travel Tips

01Navigate the Medina with a Plan
Fez el-Bali is a dense car-free maze where phone GPS often fails. Screenshot maps, note your riad's nearest landmark gate, and consider a licensed guide for the first half-day.
02Politely Decline Fake Guides
Unsolicited 'helpers' may claim your riad is closed or lead you to commission shops. A firm 'la, shukran' and walking on works; official guides carry badges.
03Tannery Visits
Chouara viewpoints often expect a small tip or mint-leaf purchase for the smell. You are not obliged to buy leather; agree prices before entering shop floors if you do browse.
04Dress & Ramadan Timing
Dress modestly in the medina. During Ramadan many restaurants open only after sunset; confirm museum hours and expect quieter daytime streets with a lively evening break-fast atmosphere.

Things to do in Fez

Fez, Morocco. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Fez: the short answer

The best time to visit Fez is April, followed by May, November. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 18°C with 35 mm of rain and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are July, August. If budget matters more than perfect weather, August is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.8/10.

Across the year Fez swings from 12°C in January to 30°C in July, a 18-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in July to 88 mm in March. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Fez is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.2 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (30°C). Coolest: January (12°C). Driest: July (0 mm). Wettest: March (88 mm).

Fez month by month

January is one of the strongest months in Fez (6th)

Best window · 8.9/10

January averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 daylight hours.

A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Fez (6th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

February in Fez — one of the year's strongest windows (9th)

Best window · 8.5/10

February averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 67 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.

A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Fez (9th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

March holds up well in Fez — 10th best month

Good · 8.2/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 88 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Fez — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

April in Fez — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

April averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Fez at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

May in Fez — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 9.9/10

At 21°C (70°F) this is comfortable city weather in May, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 35 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Fez at 9.9/10 (2nd of 12), just behind April at 9.9/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

June in Fez — one of the year's strongest windows (8th)

Best window · 8.7/10

June averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 16 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 daylight hours.

A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Fez (8th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

July in Fez — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

July averages 30°C (85°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 6.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

Flexible dates? April scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August in Fez — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

Days in August average 29°C (85°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight.

That is 6.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Fez — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.

September is one of the strongest months in Fez (4th)

Best window · 9.1/10

At 24°C (75°F) this is comfortable city weather in September, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 19 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Fez at 9.1/10 (4th of 12), just behind April at 9.9/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

October is one of the strongest months in Fez (5th)

Best window · 9.1/10

October averages 22°C (71°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight.

A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Fez (5th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

November ranks 3rd of 12 for Fez — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.7/10

November averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 13 mm for the month, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Fez (3rd of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

December is one of the strongest months in Fez (7th)

Best window · 8.9/10

Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 44 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Fez at 8.9/10 (7th of 12), just behind April at 9.9/10.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Fez, Morocco?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Fez are April, May, November, September, October, January. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Fez year-round?
Fez has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in January to 30°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.7 and 9.9 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Fez?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Fez are July (6.7/10), August (6.8/10), March (8.2/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Fez?
March is the wettest month in Fez, averaging about 88 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Fez?
July sees the most sun in Fez, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Fez a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Fez is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, May, November, September, October, January) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Fez calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Fez: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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