April · Morocco
Best time to visit Ouarzazate in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ouarzazate in April
Average temperature 16°C, 31 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 36% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
9.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
- Humidity
- 36%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Ouarzazate scores 9.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 16°C, 31 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ouarzazate is the gateway to the southern Moroccan desert, with kasbahs, film studios and Atlas passes.
April in Ouarzazate tops the year's climate scores
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 31 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Ouarzazate at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ouarzazate in April?
- In April, Ouarzazate averages 16°C, 31 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Ouarzazate?
- April earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ouarzazate in April?
- Expect about 31 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 36% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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