Climate guide for Meknes, Morocco

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About Meknes

Meknes is a sightseeing destination in Morocco. Plan around April-June and September-October for more reliable conditions, then drill into monthly scores when you need finer timing for sightseeing travel. Use the monthly scores to plan walking and sightseeing days around heat, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Meknes's monthly climate scores before locking flights - mediterranean patterns shift comfort for sightseeing trips across the year.
Getting around
In Meknes, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Morocco.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Meknes ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Comfortable walking shoes and a day bag matter more than formal wear for most Meknes sightseeing days.

Things to do in Meknes

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

When to visit Meknes: the short answer

The best time to visit Meknes is April, followed by May, November. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 19°C with 24 mm of rain and about 30 sunny days. 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 6.6/10.

Across the year Meknes swings from 13°C in January to 30°C in July, a 17-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 2 mm in July to 78 mm in March. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Meknes is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.5 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (30°C). Coolest: January (13°C). Driest: July (2 mm). Wettest: March (78 mm).

Meknes month by month

January in Meknes — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 8.4/10

January averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 25 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 9 sunny days and 10 daylight hours.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Meknes — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

February in Meknes — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.5/10

February averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 12 sunny days and 10.8 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Meknes at 8.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

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 Meknes — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

March in Meknes — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.5/10

March averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 78 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 sunny days and 11.7 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Meknes at 8.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

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 Meknes — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

April in Meknes — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

April averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 12.9 daylight hours.

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

Expect peak pricing, and 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 Meknes — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

May averages 22°C (71°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 28 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 13.8 daylight hours.

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

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June in Meknes — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.5/10

June averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 14.2 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Meknes at 8.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Meknes — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

July in Meknes — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

July averages 30°C (86°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 14 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect 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 Meknes — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.

August in Meknes — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

August averages 30°C (86°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.3 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect 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 Meknes — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.

September in Meknes — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

September averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 25 sunny days and 12.2 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Meknes at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October in Meknes — reliably good (9th best month)

Good · 8.4/10

October averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 54 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 16 sunny days and 11.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Meknes — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

November in Meknes — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.9/10

November 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.

Rain is a non-issue at 14 mm for the month, with about 11 sunny days and 10.2 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Meknes at 8.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

December in Meknes — reliably good (10th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

December averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 6 sunny days and 9.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

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 Meknes — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Meknes, Morocco?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Meknes are April, May. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Meknes year-round?
Meknes has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 13°C in January to 30°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.5 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Meknes?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Meknes are July (6.5/10), August (6.6/10), December (7.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Meknes?
March is the wettest month in Meknes, averaging about 78 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 2 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Meknes?
May sees the most sun in Meknes, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Meknes a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Meknes is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, May) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Meknes calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Meknes: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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