Planning a trip to Marrakech in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and approximately 17 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 40 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Marrakech;
Average weather
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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
17 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Marrakech has good weather in January.
Average temperature in Marrakech in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Marrakech for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +37°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +70°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +73°F.
Is Marrakech warm or cold in January?
Marrakech is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +45°F to +41°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Marrakech, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Marrakech in January
Marrakech weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+63°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+30°F
+25°F
+30°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+81°F
+86°F
Rainfall
29 mm
40 mm
45 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
65%
64%
63%
Air pressure
1020 HPa
1020 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
18
17
14
Cloudy days
10
10
10
Rainy days
3
4
4
Snowy days
0
0
0
January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December.It’s getting colder in January. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 29 mm to 40 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 65% to 64%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 18 sunny days in December to 17 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Marrakech in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Marrakech is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Marrakech based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 15 mm, with a 6% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.Marrakech is amazing in January with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Marrakech wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 55 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Marrakech?
This is the weather in Marrakech in January 2023:
1 January
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+78°F
2 January
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+76°F
3 January
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+75°F
4 January
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+72°F
5 January
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+65°F
6 January
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+65°F
7 January
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+66°F
8 January
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+71°F
9 January
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+73°F
10 January
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+66°F
11 January
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+64°F
12 January
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+71°F
13 January
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+72°F
14 January
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+70°F
15 January
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+69°F
16 January
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+71°F
17 January
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+67°F
18 January
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+67°F
19 January
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+70°F
20 January
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+68°F
21 January
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+72°F
22 January
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+79°F
23 January
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+74°F
24 January
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+68°F
25 January
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+65°F
26 January
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+62°F
27 January
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+65°F
28 January
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+70°F
29 January
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+72°F
30 January
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+76°F
31 January
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+74°F
In January 2023 Marrakech had 18 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 47%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 17%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Marrakech climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Marrakech in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2006 (+59°F) and the highest in 2016 (+72°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1995 with 0 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Marrakech in January:
Is January a good time to visit Marrakech?
January is a really good time to go to Marrakech. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Marrakech.
Can you sunbathe in Marrakech in January?
January has mild temperatures in Marrakech. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Marrakech rainy in January?
Marrakech is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Marrakech in January?
The amount of sunny days in Marrakech during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Morocco
Check out the weather for other cities in Morocco.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Marrakech, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.