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Best time to visit · Morocco
On the climate data, the best time to visit Merzouga is November – April, scoring up to 100/100 with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain in February. October is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of heat.
Highs run from 63°F to 109°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 63°F17°C | 67°F20°C | 76°F25°C | 85°F29°C | 93°F34°C | 102°F39°C | 109°F43°C | 107°F41°C | 97°F36°C | 85°F30°C | 72°F22°C | 64°F18°C |
| Avg low | 38°F3°C | 41°F5°C | 48°F9°C | 55°F13°C | 64°F18°C | 73°F23°C | 80°F27°C | 79°F26°C | 71°F22°C | 61°F16°C | 48°F9°C | 40°F5°C |
| Rain | 0.3 in7 mm | 0.2 in6 mm | 0.4 in11 mm | 0.2 in6 mm | 0.2 in4 mm | 0.1 in3 mm | 0.0 in1 mm | 0.1 in3 mm | 0.4 in11 mm | 0.6 in14 mm | 0.5 in13 mm | 0.2 in6 mm |
| Humidity | 48% | 43% | 36% | 30% | 25% | 20% | 15% | 19% | 28% | 36% | 44% | 53% |
| Cloud | 24% | 26% | 30% | 33% | 34% | 27% | 38% | 40% | 39% | 37% | 31% | 27% |
| Comfort | 98 | 100 | 100 | 90 | 71 | 60 | 57 | 57 | 61 | 87 | 100 | 99 |
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. The grid cell sits at about 828 m (2,717 ft), close to Merzouga's own ~695 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 63–67°F (17–20°C), and nights reach 38°F (3°C). About 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Comfort peaks here: December – February rank with the year's best, and the season averages 99/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 76°F highs in March to 93°F by May. About 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 48°F (9°C). March & April are among the best-scoring months (season average 87/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 102–109°F (39–43°C). It's the driest season, with only about 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain, 8% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 73°F (23°C). It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June – August), averaging 58/100.
Temperatures slide from 97°F highs in September to 72°F by November. It's the wettest season, with about 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain, 45% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 48°F (9°C). November is among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).
By comfort score: 7 Great, 3 Good and 2 Fair. Great months: October – April. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Merzouga is November – April, scoring up to 100/100 with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain in February. October is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of heat.
October is the wettest month, averaging about 0.6 in (14 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with less than 0.1 in (3 mm). The yearly total is around 3.3 in (85 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 38°F (3°C) and highs of 63°F (17°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 109°F (43°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 18%, and highs peak around 109°F (43°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
Not on average: even in January, the coldest month, lows average 38°F (3°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.
Poll the group on November – April dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
