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Ouarzazate Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Ouarzazate year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 17.1–24.8°C, warm and dry climate with minimal rainfall and abundant sunshine. Common activities: Exploring attractions on the edge of the Sahara Desert, hiking, camel riding. Recommended clothing: Light long-sleeved shirts, light jackets, comfortable walking shoes.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 28.7–32.7°C, hot and dry with intense sunshine. Common activities: Relaxing by the pool, visiting the old city, stargazing at night. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 16.7–26.2°C, pleasant climate with more rainfall in September. Common activities: Visiting film studios, experiencing local culture, hiking. Recommended clothing: Comfortable trousers or skirts, light jackets, comfortable walking shoes.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 10.2–12°C, mild and dry with plenty of sunshine, but cooler nights. Common activities: Visiting historical sites such as Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, enjoying coffee in the warm sun. Recommended clothing: Warm jackets, trousers, comfortable shoes.

Ouarzazate climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 21.2°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 121 mm / Summer humidity: 20%–30% / Rainiest month: September

Ouarzazate monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
10.2°C
14
February
12°C
33.7
March
17.1°C
0.7
April
21°C
0.3
May
24.8°C
2.3
June
28.7°C
4
July
32.7°C
2.8
August
32.2°C
5
September
26.2°C
34.3
October
21.5°C
12
November
16.7°C
2
December
11.3°C
10.3

Ouarzazate weather for the next seven days

5/18
Monday
Sunny
27.8°C/14°C
5/19
Tuesday
Sunny
29.9°C/16.8°C
5/20
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
31°C/18.5°C
5/21
Thursday
Sunny
31.2°C/18.3°C
5/22
Friday
Sunny
32.3°C/19.2°C
5/23
Saturday
Sunny
33.1°C/19.8°C
5/24
Sunday
Sunny
34.1°C/20.4°C

Ouarzazate Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

Best time to visit Ouarzazate?

May to September is the best time because the climate is more comfortable during this season and there are discounts at hotels and markets.

What are the must-see attractions in Ouarzazate?

The village of Ait Ben Haddou, the Todra Gorge and the Sahara Desert are must-see attractions in Ouarzazate.