Climate Insights for Chefchaouen

The climate in Chefchaouen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 870mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 172mm of rainfall. Chefchaouen 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 March, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Chefchaouen vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Chefchaouen is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 870mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 172mm of rainfall. December and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 5mm. That's 167mm less than November, 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.

Chefchaouen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Chefchaouen, which began on June 21, 2026. Chefchaouen 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Chefchaouen is during June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while March is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chefchaouen 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.