January · Morocco
Best time to visit Tangier in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tangier in January
Average temperature 15°C, 37 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Tangier scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 37 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tangier looks across the strait to Spain, with a kasbah, an old medina and a literary café culture.
January holds up well in Tangier — 8th best month
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.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tangier — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tangier in January?
- In January, Tangier averages 15°C, 37 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Tangier?
- 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 Tangier in January?
- Expect about 37 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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