Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Marrakech in January
This is the coldest month in Marrakech: highs average 66°F (19°C) and lows 43°F (6°C), with about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain.
At 99/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 1.4 in (36 mm)
- Humidity
- 58%
- Cloud cover
- 33%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 09 min
- Comfort score
- 99/100 · Great
What January feels like
Highs near 66°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 43°F (6°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is moderate at about 1.4 in (36 mm) for the month.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 33%.
Plan around January
January is one of Marrakech's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Comfort holds steady from December (99 → 99/100).
- Our Morocco Imperial Cities route recommends Mar – May, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 43°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Marrakech in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Nomad
Modern Moroccan restaurant on a medina rooftop overlooking the spice square.
Why now January scores 99/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Jardin Majorelle
Cactus and bamboo garden with the cobalt-blue villa restored by Yves Saint Laurent.
Why now Highs near 66°F and 1.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Main square where snake charmers by day give way to food stalls and musicians at night.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Café des Épices
Rooftop cafe over the spice square for mint tea and light lunches.
Le Jardin Secret
Restored riad gardens in the medina with a tower view over the rooftops.
Nearby in January
- Merzouga in January~237 mi · highs 63°F, 0.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Fes in January~239 mi · highs 61°F, 3.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~837 m to Marrakech's ~468 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.
Marrakech in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Marrakech?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 99/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°C) and 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain. Our Morocco Imperial Cities route recommends Mar – May, so January is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Marrakech in January?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Marrakech in January?
Not much: about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 11.5 in (291 mm).
What should I pack for Marrakech in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 43°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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