January could be a good time to visit Rabat, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +63°F, and there are typically 9 sunny days in January. However, expect about 9 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 54 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Rabat;
Average weather
☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rabat has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Rabat in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rabat for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +63°F with a maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +34°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +66°F.
Is Rabat warm or cold in January?
Rabat is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +50°F to +48°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Rabat, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Rabat in January
Water in Rabat in January is Fresh. It varies from +61°F to +66°F, with an average of +64°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +63°F.
The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Rabat are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +74°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +63°F.
Can you swim in Rabat in January?
Water temperature (+64°F) in Rabat in January might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.
Climate in Rabat in January
Rabat weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+64°F
+63°F
+64°F
Min. temperature
+36°F
+30°F
+32°F
Max. temperature
+81°F
+79°F
+84°F
Rainfall
50 mm
54 mm
48 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+65°F
+64°F
+63°F
Humidity
81%
81%
80%
Air pressure
1020 HPa
1021 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
10
9
7
Cloudy days
11
12
11
Rainy days
8
9
10
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 50 mm to 54 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in December to 9 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Rabat in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Rabat is gradually increasing during January, going from 0 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Rabat based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 17 mm, with a 19% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 6 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
January is one of the rainiest months in Rabat, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Rabat wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 30% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Rabat?
This is the weather in Rabat in January 2023:
1 January
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+72°F
2 January
☀️
+71°F
3 January
☁️
+66°F
4 January
☀️
+68°F
5 January
☀️
+66°F
6 January
🌫️
+65°F
7 January
🌫️
+67°F
8 January
☁️
+67°F
9 January
🌧️
+67°F
10 January
☀️
+68°F
11 January
☁️
+66°F
12 January
☁️
+65°F
13 January
☁️
+65°F
14 January
☀️
+64°F
15 January
☁️
+64°F
16 January
☁️
+62°F
17 January
🌧️
+63°F
18 January
🌧️
+60°F
19 January
☁️
+60°F
20 January
☁️
+63°F
21 January
☁️
+63°F
22 January
☁️
+62°F
23 January
☀️
+59°F
24 January
☀️
+57°F
25 January
☁️
+58°F
26 January
☀️
+60°F
27 January
🌧️
+57°F
28 January
☁️
+56°F
29 January
☁️
+58°F
30 January
☁️
+58°F
31 January
☀️
+66°F
In January 2023 Rabat had 10 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Rabat climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Rabat in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+71°F) and the highest in 2023 (+75°F). The driest year was 2023 with only 151 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 787 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rabat in January:
Is January a good time to visit Rabat?
It’s always a good time to visit Rabat, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Rabat in January?
January has mild temperatures in Rabat. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Can you swim in Rabat in January?
In general, you can swim in Rabat in January, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +64°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.
Is Rabat rainy in January?
Rabat is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Rabat in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rabat in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Morocco
Check out the weather for other cities in Morocco.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rabat, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.
