AI-generatedMeknes at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,800 h
- Rain a year
- 475 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 531 m
Climate in Meknes
Meknes has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year, Meknes is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Meknes
The best time to visit Meknes is from February to May and from September 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 34 °C. The wettest month is March with 62 mm of precipitation.
Meknes through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Meknes in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–26 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Meknes in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–34 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Meknes in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–30 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Meknes in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 16–17 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
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
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Your best months: April – May
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 – May, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:2617:50
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 06:11–07:00 · evening 17:16–18:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:01–06:11 · evening 18:05–18:15
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 Meknes compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Meknes in October?
In October, Meknes is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Meknes.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:26 – 17:50
- 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
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Meknes
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 Meknes: score 93 against 88. Daytime highs are about the same. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 39 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Meknes month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
71January16° · 5.9 h
In January, Meknes is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.9 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 Meknes.
Meknes in January81February17° · 6.7 h
In February, Meknes is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Meknes.
Meknes in February82March20° · 6.9 h
In March, Meknes is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Meknes.
Meknes in March87April22° · 7.5 h
In April, Meknes is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 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 Meknes.
Meknes in April93May26° · 8.3 h
In May, Meknes is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 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 Meknes.
Meknes in May77June31° · 9.9 h
In June, Meknes is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Meknes.
Meknes in June54July34° · 10.7 h
In July, Meknes is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Meknes.
Meknes in July54August34° · 9.9 h
In August, Meknes is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Meknes.
Meknes in August78September30° · 7.9 h
In September, Meknes is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Meknes.
Meknes in September88October26° · 6.8 h
In October, Meknes is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Meknes.
Meknes in October83November20° · 5.9 h
In November, Meknes is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.9 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 Meknes.
Meknes in November76December17° · 5.5 h
In December, Meknes is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.5 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 Meknes.
Meknes 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 Meknes
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 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 | 71 | 16° | 5° | 5.9 h | 8 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 81 | 17° | 6° | 6.7 h | 8 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 20° | 8° | 6.9 h | 9 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 22° | 10° | 7.5 h | 8 | 54 |
| MayMay | 93 | 26° | 13° | 8.3 h | 6 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 31° | 16° | 9.9 h | 3 | 10 |
| JulyJul | 54 | 34° | 19° | 10.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 34° | 19° | 9.9 h | 2 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 30° | 17° | 7.9 h | 4 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 26° | 14° | 6.8 h | 6 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 83 | 20° | 10° | 5.9 h | 7 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 76 | 17° | 7° | 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
33.89° N, 5.55° W · 531 m · Africa/Casablanca
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Meknes
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 6.8 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Meknes, 60 % 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 Meknes: 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, Meknes has about 6 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Meknes
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 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 Meknes
How breezy and how cloudy Meknes 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 Meknes typically peaks at 12 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 43 % of the sky over Meknes: mostly sunny, with about 6.8 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 Meknes
How often the day gets hot in Meknes (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, Meknes has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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 Meknes
Weather for your travel dates
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Meknes 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.
Meknes has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 54).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.7 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
- 2,000 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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Meknes vs Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
In October the holiday weather in Meknes and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is about equally good (score 88 vs 89). During the day it is about as warm in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun as in Meknes.
| in October | Meknes | Moulay Idriss Zerhoun |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Sep – Nov | Feb – May, Oct – Dec |
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Frequently asked questions about Meknes
When is the best time to visit Meknes?
The best time to visit Meknes is from February to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Meknes?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Meknes?
The wettest month is March with 62 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Meknes get?
Meknes gets around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Meknes in?
Meknes is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Meknes?
A nonstop flight from London to Meknes takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,000 km.
Which school holidays are best for Meknes?
Meknes has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 90, summer holidays 54, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 74.