Climate Insights for Sidi Ifni

The climate in Sidi Ifni is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 138mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 25mm of rainfall. Sidi Ifni is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, October. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Sidi Ifni sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 25°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Sidi Ifni is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 138mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 25mm of rainfall. February and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 24mm 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.

Sidi Ifni is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Sidi Ifni, which began on March 20, 2026. Sidi Ifni 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 August at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Sidi Ifni is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sidi Ifni 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.