January · Morocco
Best time to visit Ouarzazate in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ouarzazate in January
Average temperature 8°C, 11 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 45% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.8/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- Humidity
- 45%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Ouarzazate scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 11 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ouarzazate is the gateway to the southern Moroccan desert, with kasbahs, film studios and Atlas passes.
January in Ouarzazate — reliably good (10th best month)
Expect 8°C (46°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
At just 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight.
That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Ouarzazate — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ouarzazate in January?
- In January, Ouarzazate averages 8°C, 11 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ouarzazate?
- January earns a 7.8/10 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 January?
- Expect about 11 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 45% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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