Climate Insights for Ifrane

The climate in Ifrane is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 633mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 102mm of rainfall. Ifrane is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, March, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from February to December, with around 147cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Ifrane 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 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 5°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Ifrane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 633mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 102mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15mm. That's 88mm less than May, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from February to December, with around 147cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 75cm.

Ifrane 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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Ifrane, which began on June 21, 2026. Ifrane 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Ifrane is during June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 31mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°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 Ifrane 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.