Things to do · Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen sits at around 600 metres in the Rif Mountains, so it is cooler and much wetter than most of Morocco in winter, and warm and dry in summer. Here is what each month is really like, with average temperatures, rainfall and sunshine from ten years of measured data, and what it means for a visit to the blue city. Figures are averages for 2015 to 2024 from ERA5 reanalysis data (via Open-Meteo).
Month by month
Average high 15°C (58°F), low 5°C (41°F). About 98 mm of rain on 9 days, and around 8 hours of sunshine a day. Cool, damp and often misty, with cold nights. The blue lanes are quiet and photogenic, but bring warm, waterproof layers.
Average high 16°C (60°F), low 6°C (43°F). About 93 mm of rain on 8 days, and around 9 hours of sunshine a day. Cool and wet, with sunny spells between showers. Guesthouses with heating are worth seeking out.
Average high 17°C (63°F), low 7°C (45°F). About 178 mm of rain on 12 days, and around 9 hours of sunshine a day. The wettest month on average. Waterfalls at Akchour are at their fullest, but trails can be muddy.
Average high 20°C (67°F), low 9°C (49°F). About 112 mm of rain on 10 days, and around 11 hours of sunshine a day. Fresh, green and increasingly dry. A lovely month for the medina and for hiking to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint.
Average high 24°C (75°F), low 12°C (54°F). About 54 mm of rain on 7 days, and around 12 hours of sunshine a day. Warm, sunny and comfortable, one of the best months. Good conditions for Akchour and the Talassemtane trails.
Average high 28°C (82°F), low 15°C (60°F). About 18 mm of rain on 4 days, and around 13 hours of sunshine a day. Warm and dry, with long evenings. Excellent for hiking early in the day.
Average high 34°C (92°F), low 19°C (67°F). About 2 mm of rain on 1 day, and around 13 hours of sunshine a day. Hot afternoons but cooler mountain nights. Popular with Moroccan visitors, so the town is lively.
Average high 34°C (92°F), low 20°C (67°F). About 3 mm of rain on 1 day, and around 13 hours of sunshine a day. Hot and busy. The river at Ras El Maa and the Akchour pools offer a cool escape.
Average high 29°C (83°F), low 17°C (62°F). About 26 mm of rain on 4 days, and around 11 hours of sunshine a day. Warm and settling, with fewer crowds. One of the best months for hiking.
Average high 24°C (76°F), low 14°C (56°F). About 99 mm of rain on 8 days, and around 10 hours of sunshine a day. Warm days, cool nights and the return of rain later in the month.
Average high 18°C (65°F), low 9°C (48°F). About 106 mm of rain on 9 days, and around 8 hours of sunshine a day. Cool and wet, with rain on many days. Quiet and atmospheric, but pack for rain.
Average high 16°C (61°F), low 7°C (45°F). About 136 mm of rain on 8 days, and around 8 hours of sunshine a day. Cold nights and the most rain of the winter. The town is very quiet; warm layers are essential.
In December, Chefchaouen averages a high of 16°C (61°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 136 mm of rain on 8 days and around 8 hours of sunshine a day. Cold nights and the most rain of the winter. The town is very quiet; warm layers are essential.
In April, Chefchaouen averages a high of 20°C (67°F) and a low of 9°C (49°F), with about 112 mm of rain on 10 days and around 11 hours of sunshine a day. Fresh, green and increasingly dry. A lovely month for the medina and for hiking to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint.
In August, Chefchaouen averages a high of 34°C (92°F) and a low of 20°C (67°F), with about 3 mm of rain on 1 days and around 13 hours of sunshine a day. Hot and busy. The river at Ras El Maa and the Akchour pools offer a cool escape.
August is the hottest month, with an average high of 34°C (92°F) and lows around 20°C. Hot and busy. The river at Ras El Maa and the Akchour pools offer a cool escape.
January has the coldest nights, with an average low of 5°C (41°F), while days still reach about 15°C. Cool, damp and often misty, with cold nights. The blue lanes are quiet and photogenic, but bring warm, waterproof layers.
Most rain falls in March and December, with about 178 mm and 136 mm respectively. The driest month is July.
For comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between 20°C and 30°C and few rainy days, the best months are June and September. Ramadan dates move earlier each year; check them for your trip.
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