AI-generatedErrachidia at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,140 h
- Rain a year
- 90 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 1,039 m
Climate in Errachidia
Errachidia has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year, Errachidia is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Errachidia
The best time to visit Errachidia is from November to April. Hiking and mountain trips are best from October to April, when the trails are largely free of snow. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 90 mm fall in an average year.
Errachidia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Errachidia in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–31 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Errachidia in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 36–40 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Errachidia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–33 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Errachidia in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 16–18 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Oct – Apr
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: February – March, November
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: November – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:2017:47
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 06:05–06:53 · evening 17:14–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:05 · evening 18:02–18:11
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 Errachidia compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Errachidia in October?
In October, Errachidia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Errachidia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 27 min06:20 – 17:47
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 32 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Errachidia
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Errachidia: score 98 against 82. In March, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Rainfall | 14 mm | 9 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Errachidia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January16° · 7.4 h
In January, Errachidia is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Errachidia.
Errachidia in January97February18° · 8.1 h
In February, Errachidia is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Errachidia.
Errachidia in February98March22° · 8.5 h
In March, Errachidia is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Errachidia.
Errachidia in March91April26° · 9.3 h
In April, Errachidia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Errachidia.
Errachidia in April61May31° · 9.6 h
In May, Errachidia is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Errachidia.
Errachidia in May50June36° · 10.2 h
In June, Errachidia is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Errachidia.
Errachidia in June50July40° · 10.0 h
In July, Errachidia is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Errachidia.
Errachidia in July50August38° · 9.4 h
In August, Errachidia is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Errachidia.
Errachidia in August48September33° · 8.5 h
In September, Errachidia is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Errachidia.
Errachidia in September82October27° · 7.8 h
In October, Errachidia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Errachidia.
Errachidia in October95November21° · 7.4 h
In November, Errachidia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Errachidia.
Errachidia in November93December17° · 7.0 h
In December, Errachidia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Errachidia.
Errachidia in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Errachidia
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°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, 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 | 95 | 16° | 2° | 7.4 h | 2 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 18° | 5° | 8.1 h | 2 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 98 | 22° | 9° | 8.5 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 26° | 13° | 9.3 h | 2 | 6 |
| MayMay | 61 | 31° | 18° | 9.6 h | 1 | 8 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 36° | 22° | 10.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 40° | 26° | 10.0 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 38° | 25° | 9.4 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 33° | 20° | 8.5 h | 2 | 11 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 27° | 14° | 7.8 h | 2 | 14 |
| NovemberNov | 95 | 21° | 8° | 7.4 h | 2 | 9 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 17° | 4° | 7.0 h | 1 | 6 |
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
31.93° N, 4.43° W · 1,039 m · Africa/Casablanca
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Errachidia
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 7.8 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Errachidia, 68 % 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
Rain in Errachidia: 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, Errachidia has about 2 rainy days with 14 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Errachidia
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Errachidia
How breezy and how cloudy Errachidia 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 Errachidia typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 32 % of the sky over Errachidia: mostly sunny, with about 7.8 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Errachidia
How often the day gets hot in Errachidia (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, Errachidia has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Errachidia
Weather for your travel dates
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Errachidia 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.
Errachidia has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 10 min
- Distance
- 2,200 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.
Good to know: Morocco
- Currency
- Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +212
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Errachidia vs Erfoud
In October Errachidia has the better holiday weather (score 82 vs 68). During the day Erfoud is 2 °C warmer than Errachidia.
| in October | Errachidia | Erfoud |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Oct – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Errachidia
When is the best time to visit Errachidia?
The best time to visit Errachidia is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Errachidia?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Errachidia?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 90 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Errachidia get?
Errachidia gets around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 7.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Errachidia in?
Errachidia is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Errachidia?
A nonstop flight from London to Errachidia takes about 3 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,200 km.
Which school holidays are best for Errachidia?
Errachidia has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 59, summer holidays 50, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 94.