Climate Insights for Fes

The climate in Fes is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 442mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 73mm of rainfall. Fes is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperatures in Fes vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Fes is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 442mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 73mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4mm. That's 69mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Fes is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Fes, which began on March 20, 2026. Fes is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Fes is during April, May, June, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 37mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fes based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.