Climate Insights for Meknes

Pachalik de Meknes, Fez-Meknes, Morocco

Hottest
August
35°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
January
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
March
81 mm rain3.2 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Meknes is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 440 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 81 mm of rainfall. Meknes is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Meknes is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 17.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3.2 in of rainfall. Meknes is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 6°FebMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°MarMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°AprMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°MayMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 14°JunMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°JulMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°AugMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 21°SepMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 18°OctMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 16°NovMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°DecMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 8°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 64°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FFebMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FMarMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 63°FJulMax: 95°FAverage: 81°FMin: 68°FAugMax: 96°FAverage: 82°FMin: 70°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°F
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Temperatures in Meknes vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°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 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Meknes vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 45mmFebPrecipitation: 46mmMarPrecipitation: 81mmAprPrecipitation: 56mmMayPrecipitation: 35mmJunPrecipitation: 11mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 12mmOctPrecipitation: 44mmNovPrecipitation: 43mmDecPrecipitation: 58mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.8inFebPrecipitation: 1.8inMarPrecipitation: 3.2inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inNovPrecipitation: 1.7inDecPrecipitation: 2.3in
Precipitation

Meknes is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 440 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 81 mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4 mm. That's 76 mm 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.Meknes is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.2 in of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 3 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Meknes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Meknes is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan11°52°F
Feb13°56°F
Mar14°58°F
Apr17°63°F
May21°70°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul27°81°F
Aug28°82°F
Sep24°76°F
Oct21°71°F
Nov16°60°F
Dec12°54°F

The best time to visit Meknes is during April, May, June, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 33 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°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 best time to visit Meknes is during April, May, June, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 96°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 43°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
6 °C43 °F
18 °C64 °F
7 km/h4 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C46 °F
19 °C67 °F
7 km/h5 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
9 °C48 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C53 °F
23 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C58 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C63 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h4 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
20 °C68 °F
35 °C95 °F
7 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C70 °F
35 °C96 °F
6 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C65 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C60 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
22 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
8 °C46 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in