AI-generatedFez at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,570 h
- Rain a year
- 475 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 406 m
Climate in Fez
Fez has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year, Fez is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:2417:47
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 06:08–06:58 · evening 17:14–18:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:59–06:08 · evening 18:03–18:12
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 Fez in October?
In October, Fez is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Fez.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:24 – 17:47
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 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 %84 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Fez
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 Fez, 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 Fez
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 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 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 Fez: 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, Fez has about 6 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Fez
How breezy and how cloudy Fez 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 Fez typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Fez: mostly sunny, 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 Fez
How often the day gets hot in Fez (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, Fez has about 8 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Fez
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), 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. 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 | 68 | 16° | 5° | 5.7 h | 8 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 79 | 17° | 6° | 6.2 h | 8 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 20° | 8° | 6.1 h | 9 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 22° | 11° | 6.6 h | 8 | 54 |
| MayMay | 90 | 26° | 14° | 7.5 h | 6 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 32° | 18° | 9.1 h | 3 | 10 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 36° | 20° | 9.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 36° | 21° | 9.0 h | 2 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 31° | 18° | 7.3 h | 4 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 27° | 15° | 6.4 h | 6 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 82 | 20° | 10° | 5.8 h | 7 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 17° | 6° | 5.1 h | 8 | 60 |
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
34.03° N, 5.00° W · 406 m · Africa/Casablanca
Best time to visit Fez
The best time to visit Fez is from February to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is March with 62 mm of precipitation.
Fez through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Fez in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–26 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Fez in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32–36 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Fez in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–31 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Fez in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 16–17 °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 Fez for you.
Your best months: April – May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Fez
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Fez (score 86 and 90). In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 86 | 90better |
| Day high | 27° | 26° |
| Night low | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 39 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
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Fez month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
68January16° · 6 h
In January, Fez is cool: daytime highs average 16 °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 60 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Fez.
Fez in January79February17° · 6 h
In February, Fez is mild: daytime highs average 17 °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 51 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Fez.
Fez in February79March20° · 6 h
In March, Fez is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Fez.
Fez in March84April22° · 7 h
In April, Fez is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Fez.
Fez in April90May26° · 8 h
In May, Fez is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Fez.
Fez in May71June32° · 9 h
In June, Fez is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Fez.
Fez in June50July36° · 10 h
In July, Fez is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10 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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Fez.
Fez in July50August36° · 9 h
In August, Fez is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9 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, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Fez.
Fez in August71September31° · 7 h
In September, Fez is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Fez.
Fez in September86October27° · 6 h
In October, Fez is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Fez.
Fez in October82November20° · 6 h
In November, Fez is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Fez.
Fez in November72December17° · 5 h
In December, Fez is mild: daytime highs average 17 °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 60 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Fez.
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Fez vs. Chefchaouen
In October the holiday weather in Fez and Chefchaouen is about equally good (score 86 vs. 84). During the day Chefchaouen is 3 °C cooler than Fez.
| in October | Fez | Chefchaouen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 86 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Morocco in October: the best places
In October, Fez ranks 5 of 11 destinations in this country.
- Rabat25°21°90
- 2Nador26°21°90
- 3Casablanca25°21°90
- 4Marrakesh (Marrakech)28°89
- 5FezThis page27°86
- 6Tétouan22°86
- 7Tangier24°21°86
- 8Ouarzazate26°86
Planning a trip to Fez
Weather for your travel dates
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Fez 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.
Fez has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 55 min
- Distance
- 1,970 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 Fez
When is the best time to visit Fez?
The best time to visit Fez is from February to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Fez?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Fez?
The wettest month is March with 62 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Fez get?
Fez gets around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Fez in?
Fez uses the time zone Africa/Casablanca, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Fez?
A nonstop flight from London to Fez takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Fez?
Fez has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 86, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 70.
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