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Best Time to Visit Fes

On the climate data, the best time to visit Fes is February – May, October and December, scoring up to 91/100 with highs around 82°F (28°C) and 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain in May. January, June, September and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July & August, mainly because of heat.

Fes, Morocco
Best months
Feb – May, Oct and Dec
Shoulder
Jan, Jun, Sep and Nov
Toughest
Jul & Aug
Warmest
Aug · 101°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 42°F
Wettest
Nov · 4.6 in
Driest
Jul · 0.1 in

Fes weather by month

Highs run from 61°F to 101°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 28.1 in (714 mm) of rain.

32°41°50°59°68°77°86°95°104°61°Jan64°Feb69°Mar75°Apr82°May92°Jun100°Jul101°Aug91°Sep82°Oct69°Nov64°Dec075150
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Fes, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high61°F16°C64°F18°C69°F21°C75°F24°C82°F28°C92°F33°C100°F38°C101°F38°C91°F33°C82°F28°C69°F21°C64°F18°C
Avg low42°F6°C43°F6°C47°F8°C51°F11°C57°F14°C64°F18°C70°F21°C72°F22°C66°F19°C59°F15°C50°F10°C44°F7°C
Rain3.7 in95 mm3.4 in86 mm3.7 in94 mm2.8 in72 mm1.5 in38 mm0.4 in9 mm0.1 in3 mm0.4 in9 mm0.9 in24 mm2.9 in74 mm4.6 in116 mm3.7 in94 mm
Humidity71%70%68%67%61%51%39%37%47%54%65%70%
Cloud51%50%52%53%46%29%23%24%34%42%48%49%
Comfort818786899174606075898586

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~575 m (1,887 ft) to Fes's ~426 m (1,398 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Fes season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 61–64°F (16–18°C), and nights reach 42°F (6°C). It's the wettest season, with about 10.8 in (275 mm) of rain, 39% of the year's total. February and December are among the best-scoring months (season average 85/100).

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 69°F highs in March to 82°F by May. About 8.0 in (204 mm) of rain falls across these months, 29% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 47°F (8°C). Comfort peaks here: March – May rank with the year's best, and the season averages 89/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 92–101°F (33–38°C). It's the driest season, with only about 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain, 3% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 64°F (18°C). It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (July & August), averaging 65/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 91°F highs in September to 69°F by November. About 8.4 in (214 mm) of rain falls across these months, 30% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 50°F (10°C). Comfort peaks here: October ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 83/100.

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 9 Great and 3 Good. Great months: September – May. Tap a month for its own guide.

Fes weather questions

When is the best time to visit Fes?

On the climate data, the best time to visit Fes is February – May, October and December, scoring up to 91/100 with highs around 82°F (28°C) and 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain in May. January, June, September and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July & August, mainly because of heat.

What is the rainiest month in Fes?

November is the wettest month, averaging about 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 0.1 in (3 mm). The yearly total is around 28.1 in (714 mm).

What is the coldest month in Fes?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 42°F (6°C) and highs of 61°F (16°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 101°F (38°C).

Is Fes humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 42%, and highs peak around 101°F (38°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

When is the rainy season in Fes?

The wettest three-month stretch is November – January, with about 12.0 in (305 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 0.8 in (21 mm).

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