Climate guide for Tangier, Morocco

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About Tangier

Tangier's medina climbs to the kasbah and its museum, with the Grand Socco and the Petit Socco marking the old city's heart. Café Hafa and the literary history of the international zone give the city its character, while the Caves of Hercules and Cape Spartel sit on the Atlantic coast. March to May and September to November are the best months; summer is busy with Moroccan holidaymakers, and the strait wind keeps winters brisk.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
April leads the year at 9.6/10, with May and June close behind — December (6.3/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In April plan for about 17°C; the month brings 30 mm of rain. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value
Crowds build in July and rates follow; September usually pairs good conditions (9.4/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

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When to visit Tangier: the short answer

Plan Tangier for April, with May, June close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 17°C with 30 mm of rain and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, March. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.1/10.

Across the year Tangier swings from 15°C in January to 25°C in August, a 10-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in July to 147 mm in March. In short, Tangier is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 3.3 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (25°C). Coolest: January (15°C). Driest: July (0 mm). Wettest: March (147 mm).

Tangier month by month

January holds up well in Tangier — 8th best month

Good · 7.8/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 37 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tangier — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

February in Tangier: strong conditions, 7th of 12

Good · 8.1/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 41 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tangier — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

March in Tangier: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

March averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 147 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? April scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April in Tangier tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.6/10

Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 30 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Tangier at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Budget for 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.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

May is one of the strongest months in Tangier (2nd)

Best window · 9.6/10

May averages 19°C (66°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 28 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.9 daylight hours.

A 9.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Tangier (2nd of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.6/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

June ranks 3rd of 12 for Tangier — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.6/10

At 21°C (71°F) this is comfortable city weather in June, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Tangier at 9.6/10 (3rd of 12), just behind April at 9.6/10.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

July in Tangier — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)

Best window · 8.9/10

At 24°C (75°F) this is comfortable city weather in July, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Tangier at 8.9/10 (5th of 12), just behind April at 9.6/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

August ranks 6th of 12 for Tangier — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.6/10

August averages 25°C (76°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight to work with.

A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Tangier (6th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.6/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

September ranks 4th of 12 for Tangier — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.4/10

September averages 22°C (72°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 12 mm for the month, with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Tangier (4th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.6/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

October in Tangier: strong conditions, 10th of 12

Good · 7.1/10

At 21°C (69°F) this is comfortable city weather in October, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 90 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.1/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tangier — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.

November in Tangier: strong conditions, 9th of 12

Good · 7.8/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 38 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tangier — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

December in Tangier — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

December averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 91 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? April scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Tangier, Morocco?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Tangier are April, May, June, September, July, August. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.6/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Tangier year-round?
Tangier has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 15°C in January to 25°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.3 and 9.6 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Tangier?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Tangier are December (6.3/10), March (6.6/10), October (7.1/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Tangier?
March is the wettest month in Tangier, averaging about 147 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Tangier?
May sees the most sun in Tangier, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Tangier a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Tangier is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, May, June, September, July, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Tangier calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Tangier: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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