Climate Insights for Meknes

The climate in Meknes is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 539mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 97mm 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, June. The coldest months are March, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperatures in Meknes vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 29°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Meknes is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 539mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 97mm of rainfall. February and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 6mm. That's 91mm 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.

Meknes 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 July, 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 Meknes, which began on June 21, 2026. Meknes 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 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Meknes is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 37mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while March 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 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.