AI-generatedAl Hoceima at a glance
- Best time
- Feb, Apr – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 23.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,830 h
- Rain a year
- 488 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 74 m
Climate in Al Hoceima
Al Hoceima has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,830 hours of sunshine a year, Al Hoceima is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Al Hoceima
The best time to visit Al Hoceima is in February and from April to November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to June. The wettest month is April with 69 mm of precipitation.
Al Hoceima through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Al Hoceima in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Al Hoceima in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Al Hoceima in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–26 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Al Hoceima in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 17–18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February, April – November
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:2117:42
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:05–06:55 · evening 17:08–17:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:05 · evening 17:58–18:08
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Al Hoceima compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 20°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 13° |
| Sea | 22° | 20° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Al Hoceima in October?
In October, Al Hoceima is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Hoceima.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min06:21 – 17:42
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %83 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Al Hoceima
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Al Hoceima: score 100 against 88. In June, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in June. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 18° |
| Sea | 21.1° | 20.5° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 58 mm | 19 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2better | 5 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Al Hoceima month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
81January17° · Sea 16° · 6.2 h
In January, Al Hoceima is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Hoceima.
Al Hoceima in January85February18° · Sea 16° · 6.7 h
In February, Al Hoceima is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Hoceima.
Al Hoceima in February84March19° · Sea 16° · 6.9 h
In March, Al Hoceima is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Hoceima.
Al Hoceima in March88April20° · Sea 17° · 7.9 h
In April, Al Hoceima is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Hoceima.
Al Hoceima in April94May23° · Sea 18° · 8.9 h
In May, Al Hoceima is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Hoceima.
Al Hoceima in May100June26° · Sea 21° · 10.0 h
In June, Al Hoceima is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Hoceima.
Al Hoceima in June93July28° · Sea 23° · 10.2 h
In July, Al Hoceima is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Hoceima.
Al Hoceima in July89August29° · Sea 24° · 9.5 h
In August, Al Hoceima is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Hoceima.
Al Hoceima in August90September26° · Sea 23° · 8.0 h
In September, Al Hoceima is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Hoceima.
Al Hoceima in September88October24° · Sea 21° · 7.0 h
In October, Al Hoceima is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Hoceima.
Al Hoceima in October85November20° · Sea 19° · 6.1 h
In November, Al Hoceima is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Hoceima.
Al Hoceima in November84December18° · Sea 17° · 5.6 h
In December, Al Hoceima is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Hoceima.
Al Hoceima in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Al Hoceima
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from September to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 58 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 81 | 17° | 8° | 16.2° | 6.2 h | 7 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 18° | 8° | 15.7° | 6.7 h | 6 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 19° | 10° | 15.8° | 6.9 h | 8 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 20° | 12° | 16.7° | 7.9 h | 8 | 69 |
| MayMay | 94 | 23° | 14° | 18.2° | 8.9 h | 7 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 26° | 18° | 20.5° | 10.0 h | 3 | 19 |
| JulyJul | 93 | 28° | 20° | 22.6° | 10.2 h | 1 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 29° | 21° | 23.8° | 9.5 h | 3 | 17 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 26° | 18° | 22.8° | 8.0 h | 7 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 24° | 15° | 21.1° | 7.0 h | 6 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 20° | 11° | 18.6° | 6.1 h | 6 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 18° | 9° | 17.0° | 5.6 h | 6 | 34 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
35.25° N, 3.94° W · 74 m · Africa/Casablanca
Sea temperature in Al Hoceima
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.0 – 22.3 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Al Hoceima ranges from 15.7 °C in February to 23.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 22.8 and 25.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.2° | 15.6° | 17.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.7° | 15.2° | 16.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.8° | 15.3° | 16.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.7° | 16.0° | 17.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.2° | 17.6° | 18.9° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 20.5° | 19.5° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 22.6° | 21.7° | 24.1° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 23.8° | 22.8° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.8° | 21.8° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 21.1° | 20.0° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.6° | 17.8° | 19.7° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 17.0° | 16.1° | 17.7° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Al Hoceima
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Al Hoceima, 61 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Al Hoceima: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Al Hoceima has about 6 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Al Hoceima
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Al Hoceima
How breezy and how cloudy Al Hoceima is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Al Hoceima typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Al Hoceima: mostly sunny, with about 7.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Al Hoceima
How often the day gets hot in Al Hoceima (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Al Hoceima has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Al Hoceima
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Al Hoceima in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Al Hoceima has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 83).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,820 km
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Al Hoceima vs Melilla
In October the holiday weather in Al Hoceima and Melilla is about equally good (score 88 vs 91). During the day it is about as warm in Melilla as in Al Hoceima. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Al Hoceima | Melilla |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 |
| Best time | Feb, Apr – Nov | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Al Hoceima ranks 7 of 22 destinations in this country.
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- 2El Jadida25°22°91
- 3Nador24°21°90
- 4Oujda26°90
- 5Rabat25°21°90
- 6Casablanca25°21°90
- 7Al HoceimaThis page24°21°88
- 8Meknes26°87
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Frequently asked questions about Al Hoceima
When is the best time to visit Al Hoceima?
The best time to visit Al Hoceima is in February and from April to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Al Hoceima?
The sea temperature in Al Hoceima ranges from 15.7 °C in February to 23.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Al Hoceima in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Al Hoceima?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Al Hoceima?
The wettest month is April with 69 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Al Hoceima get?
Al Hoceima gets around 2,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Al Hoceima in?
Al Hoceima is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Al Hoceima?
A nonstop flight from London to Al Hoceima takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Al Hoceima?
Al Hoceima has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 83). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 95, summer holidays 90, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 83.