February · Morocco
Best time to visit Merzouga in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Merzouga in February
Average temperature 12°C, 17 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 43% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
8.9/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 17 mm
- Humidity
- 43%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Merzouga scores 8.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 17 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Merzouga gates the Sahara's Erg Chebbi dunes-camel treks, desert camps, and sunrise gold over Morocco's tallest sand sea. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
February is one of the strongest months in Merzouga (4th)
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 17 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Merzouga at 8.9/10 (4th of 12), just behind March at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Merzouga in February?
- In February, Merzouga averages 12°C, 17 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Merzouga?
- February earns a 8.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Merzouga in February?
- Expect about 17 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 43% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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