Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Fes in October
Fes cools off: highs slip to 82°F (28°C), from 91°F in September, with lows of 59°F (15°C) and about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 89/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 2.9 in (74 mm)
- Humidity
- 54%
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 08 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 82°F (28°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.9 in (74 mm).
Plan around October
October is one of Fes's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 69°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: February – May, October and December.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 85/100.
- Comfort improves from 75/100 in September to 89/100.
- Our Morocco Imperial Cities route recommends Mar – May, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 59°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.9 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Fes in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque
Founded in 859 and among the world's oldest universities; non-Muslims view from the doors.
Bou Inania Madrasa
Marinid madrasa with carved stucco and cedar and a working minaret.
The Ruined Garden
Garden restaurant in a ruined riad serving Moroccan street food and slow-cooked dishes.
Why now October scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Jnan Sbil Gardens
Restored royal gardens with fountains and shade between the medina and Fes el-Jdid.
Why now Highs near 82°F and 2.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Café Clock
Multi-level cafe in a medina house, known for camel burgers and cultural events.
Nearby in October
- Ronda in October~189 mi · highs 66°F, 2.7 in rain · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Merzouga in October~211 mi · highs 85°F, 0.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Granada in October~232 mi · highs 71°F, 1.9 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, drier
- Marrakech in October~239 mi · highs 85°F, 0.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~575 m to Fes's ~426 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Fes in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Fes?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 89/100. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain. Our Morocco Imperial Cities route recommends Mar – May, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Fes in October?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Fes in October?
Some: about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.1 in (714 mm).
What should I pack for Fes in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 59°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.9 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Fes in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.