AI-generatedChefchaouen at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,690 h
- Rain a year
- 614 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 607 m
Climate in Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year, Chefchaouen is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:2617:47
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 06:10–07:00 · evening 17:13–18:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:00–06:10 · evening 18:03–18:13
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.
What is the weather like in Chefchaouen in October?
In October, Chefchaouen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Chefchaouen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:26 – 17:47
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0Africa/Casablanca
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Chefchaouen
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 6.4 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Chefchaouen, 56 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Chefchaouen
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 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Chefchaouen: 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, Chefchaouen has about 7 rainy days with 75 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Chefchaouen
How breezy and how cloudy Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Chefchaouen: variable cloud, with about 6.4 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 Chefchaouen
How often the day gets hot in Chefchaouen (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, Chefchaouen has about 3 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chefchaouen
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 59 | 14° | 5° | 5.7 h | 8 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 69 | 15° | 6° | 6.2 h | 8 | 63 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 18° | 7° | 6.4 h | 10 | 89 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 20° | 9° | 7.4 h | 8 | 65 |
| MayMay | 94 | 23° | 12° | 8.6 h | 6 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 28° | 16° | 9.8 h | 2 | 10 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 33° | 18° | 10.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 33° | 19° | 9.4 h | 2 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 28° | 17° | 7.7 h | 7 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 24° | 14° | 6.4 h | 7 | 75 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 18° | 9° | 5.5 h | 8 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 62 | 15° | 6° | 5.0 h | 8 | 70 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
35.17° N, 5.26° W · 607 m · Africa/Casablanca
Best time to visit Chefchaouen
The best time to visit Chefchaouen is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to May and from September to November. The wettest month is March with 89 mm of precipitation.
Chefchaouen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chefchaouen in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–23 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Chefchaouen in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–33 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Chefchaouen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–28 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Chefchaouen in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 14–15 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Chefchaouen for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Chefchaouen
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Chefchaouen: score 94 against 84. In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 84 | 94better |
| Day high | 24° | 23° |
| Night low | 14° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 75 mm | 49 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Chefchaouen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
59January14° · 6 h
In January, Chefchaouen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen in January69February15° · 6 h
In February, Chefchaouen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen in February77March18° · 6 h
In March, Chefchaouen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen in March85April20° · 7 h
In April, Chefchaouen is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen in April94May23° · 9 h
In May, Chefchaouen is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen in May91June28° · 10 h
In June, Chefchaouen is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen in June64July33° · 10 h
In July, Chefchaouen is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen in July63August33° · 9 h
In August, Chefchaouen is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen in August84September28° · 8 h
In September, Chefchaouen is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen in September84October24° · 6 h
In October, Chefchaouen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen in October78November18° · 6 h
In November, Chefchaouen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen in November62December15° · 5 h
In December, Chefchaouen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Chefchaouen.
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Chefchaouen vs. Tétouan
In October the holiday weather in Chefchaouen and Tétouan is about equally good (score 84 vs. 86). During the day Tétouan is 2 °C cooler than Chefchaouen. Tétouan gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Chefchaouen | Tétouan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 84 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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- 8Ouarzazate26°86
- 9ChefchaouenThis page24°84
Planning a trip to Chefchaouen
Weather for your travel dates
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Chefchaouen 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.
Chefchaouen has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 61).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 84
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,850 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.
Frequently asked questions about Chefchaouen
When is the best time to visit Chefchaouen?
The best time to visit Chefchaouen is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chefchaouen?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Chefchaouen?
The wettest month is March with 89 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chefchaouen get?
Chefchaouen gets around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Chefchaouen in?
Chefchaouen uses the time zone Africa/Casablanca, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Chefchaouen?
A nonstop flight from London to Chefchaouen takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,850 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chefchaouen?
Chefchaouen has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 61). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 93, Summer holidays 63, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 61.
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