January · Morocco
Best time to visit Merzouga in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Merzouga in January
Average temperature 10°C, 5 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 40% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.0/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
- Humidity
- 40%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Merzouga scores 8.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 5 mm of rain, and roughly 12 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.
January holds up well in Merzouga — 7th best month
Expect 10°C (50°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
At just 5 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight.
That is 8/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Merzouga — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Merzouga in January?
- In January, Merzouga averages 10°C, 5 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Merzouga?
- January earns a 8.0/10 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 January?
- Expect about 5 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 40% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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