January · Morocco
Best time to visit Rabat in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rabat in January
Average temperature 16°C, 16 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.4/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Rabat scores 8.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rabat pairs a royal palace, an Oudaya kasbah and Roman ruins at the mouth of the Bou Regreg.
January in Rabat: strong conditions, 9th of 12
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 8.4/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rabat in January?
- In January, Rabat averages 16°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Rabat?
- January earns a 8.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rabat in January?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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