Climate guide for Meknes, Morocco

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About Meknes

Meknes grew as an imperial capital under Sultan Moulay Ismail, and its long walls, granaries and the monumental Bab Mansour gate still mark the medina. The souks, the Heri es-Souani vaults and the Agdal basin sit inside the walls, while the Roman city of Volubilis and the town of Moulay Idriss lie a short drive away. Fes is an hour away by road. Spring and autumn are mildest, with March to May and September to November best for walking; summer is hot and winter can be damp.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Climate scores swing from 6.5/10 in July to 10.0/10 in April; the safest picks are April, May, November.
02Weather & what to pack
Expect around 19°C and 24 mm of rain in April, with roughly 30 bright days. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value
Peak-season pricing concentrates in April. For better value, November scores 8.9/10 at lower-season rates.

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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 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 6.6/10.

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: strong conditions, 8th of 12

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 daylight hours.

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

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

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

Flexible dates? April scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February ranks 5th of 12 for Meknes — one of the best windows

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.

A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Meknes (5th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.

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.

Flexible dates? April scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March ranks 6th of 12 for Meknes — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.5/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Meknes at 8.5/10 (6th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

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 is one of the strongest months in Meknes (2nd)

Best window · 10/10

At 22°C (71°F) this is comfortable city weather in May, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 28 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.

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

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 is one of the strongest months in Meknes (7th)

Best window · 8.5/10

June averages 26°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight to work with.

A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Meknes (7th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.

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

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

Flexible dates? April scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

July in Meknes: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

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 3.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August in Meknes: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

Days in August average 30°C (86°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 4 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight.

That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 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 Meknes — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.

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

Best window · 8.6/10

At 25°C (77°F) this is comfortable city weather in September, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 10 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Meknes at 8.6/10 (4th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

October holds up well in Meknes — 9th best month

Good · 8.4/10

October averages 23°C (73°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 54 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

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

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

Flexible dates? April scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November in Meknes — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight to work with.

A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Meknes (3rd of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.

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

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

December holds up well in Meknes — 10th best month

Good · 7.7/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 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 Meknes — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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 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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