AI-generatedIfrane at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,600 h
- Rain a year
- 636 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 1,648 m
Climate in Ifrane
Ifrane has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,600 hours of sunshine a year, Ifrane is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ifrane
The best time to visit Ifrane is from April to June and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to June and from September to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is April with 74 mm of precipitation.
Ifrane through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ifrane in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–20 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Ifrane in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 26–31 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Ifrane in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–25 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Ifrane in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–11 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, October
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: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:2417:48
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:09–06:57 · evening 17:15–18:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:59–06:09 · 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.
October in Ifrane compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Ifrane in October?
In October, Ifrane is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ifrane.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:24 – 17:48
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Ifrane
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 June bring similar holiday weather to Ifrane (score 83 and 84). In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 52 mm | 34 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ifrane month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
50January10° · 5.9 h
In January, Ifrane is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Ifrane.
Ifrane in January56February11° · 6.6 h
In February, Ifrane is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Ifrane.
Ifrane in February63March13° · 6.5 h
In March, Ifrane is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Ifrane.
Ifrane in March76April16° · 7.4 h
In April, Ifrane is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ifrane.
Ifrane in April77May20° · 7.8 h
In May, Ifrane is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ifrane.
Ifrane in May84June26° · 9.0 h
In June, Ifrane is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 34 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ifrane.
Ifrane in June51July31° · 9.2 h
In July, Ifrane is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 22 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ifrane.
Ifrane in July45August31° · 8.4 h
In August, Ifrane is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 29 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ifrane.
Ifrane in August81September25° · 7.2 h
In September, Ifrane is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ifrane.
Ifrane in September83October20° · 6.3 h
In October, Ifrane is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ifrane.
Ifrane in October67November13° · 5.7 h
In November, Ifrane is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ifrane.
Ifrane in November54December11° · 5.5 h
In December, Ifrane is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Ifrane.
Ifrane in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ifrane
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | 50 | 10° | −1° | 5.9 h | 8 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 56 | 11° | 0° | 6.6 h | 9 | 58 |
| MarchMar | 63 | 13° | 3° | 6.5 h | 11 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 16° | 4° | 7.4 h | 12 | 74 |
| MayMay | 77 | 20° | 8° | 7.8 h | 13 | 70 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 26° | 12° | 9.0 h | 10 | 34 |
| JulyJul | 51 | 31° | 16° | 9.2 h | 8 | 22 |
| AugustAug | 45 | 31° | 16° | 8.4 h | 10 | 29 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 25° | 12° | 7.2 h | 10 | 46 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 20° | 8° | 6.3 h | 8 | 52 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 13° | 3° | 5.7 h | 8 | 58 |
| DecemberDec | 54 | 11° | 1° | 5.5 h | 8 | 60 |
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
33.53° N, 5.11° W · 1,648 m · Africa/Casablanca
Sunshine hours in Ifrane
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 6.3 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Ifrane, 55 % 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 Ifrane: 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, Ifrane has about 8 rainy days with 52 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ifrane
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 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 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 Ifrane
How breezy and how cloudy Ifrane 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 Ifrane typically peaks at 13 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 44 % of the sky over Ifrane: mostly sunny, with about 6.3 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 Ifrane
How often the day gets hot in Ifrane (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, Ifrane has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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
Snow in Ifrane
Snow is possible in Ifrane, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Ifrane.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Ifrane
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Ifrane 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.
Ifrane has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 47).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 83
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 52
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,030 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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Ifrane vs Fez
In October Ifrane has the better holiday weather (score 83 vs 71). During the day Fez is 7 °C warmer than Ifrane.
| in October | Ifrane | Fez |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Oct – May |
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Frequently asked questions about Ifrane
When is the best time to visit Ifrane?
The best time to visit Ifrane 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 Ifrane?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Ifrane?
The wettest month is April with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ifrane get?
Ifrane gets around 2,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.2 hours a day; in December there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Ifrane in?
Ifrane is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ifrane?
A nonstop flight from London to Ifrane takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,030 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ifrane?
Ifrane has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 78, summer holidays 47, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 52.