Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Merzouga in January
This is the coldest month in Merzouga: highs average 63°F (17°C) and lows 38°F (3°C), with about 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain.
At 98/100 for comfort (5th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 63°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 0.3 in (7 mm)
- Humidity
- 48%
- Cloud cover
- 24%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 98/100 · Great
What January feels like
Highs near 63°F (17°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 14°C (26°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 24%.
Plan around January
January is one of Merzouga's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from December (99 → 98/100).
- Our Morocco Imperial Cities route recommends Mar – May, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 38°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Merzouga in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Erg Chebbi
Sand sea with dunes up to 150 m, reached by camel or 4x4 from Merzouga.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best sunset & sunrise, Oct–Apr.
Dayet Srji
Seasonal lake near the dunes that draws flamingos after wet winters.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best winter–spring.
Camel trek to a desert camp
Ride 1–2 hours into the dunes to a Berber camp for dinner and stars.
Why now January scores 98/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sandboarding on Erg Chebbi
Slide down the high dunes on boards rented from auberges.
Why now Highs near 63°F and 0.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Ksar Abbar
Fortified mud-brick ksar near Rissani, once a palace for the Alaouite royal family.
Nearby in January
- Fes in January~211 mi · highs 61°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Marrakech in January~237 mi · highs 66°F, 1.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Merzouga in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Merzouga?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 98/100. Expect highs of 63°F (17°C) and 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain. Our Morocco Imperial Cities route recommends Mar – May, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Merzouga in January?
Average highs are 63°F (17°C) and average lows 38°F (3°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Merzouga in January?
Not much: about 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 3.3 in (85 mm).
What should I pack for Merzouga in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 38°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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