Climate Insights for Rabat

The climate in Rabat is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 418mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 68mm of rainfall. Rabat 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 8°C.

Temperatures in Rabat vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Rabat is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 418mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 68mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 67mm 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.

Rabat 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 March, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Rabat, which began on March 20, 2026. Rabat 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 4 days from now.

The best time to visit Rabat is during April, May, June, July, August, 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 27mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rabat 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.