AI-generatedMoulay Idriss Zerhoun at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,800 h
- Rain a year
- 475 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 553 m
Climate in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
The best time to visit Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is from February to May and from October to December. 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.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–26 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–34 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–30 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 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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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, October – December
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°
06:2617:49
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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in October?
In October, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:26 – 17:49
- 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 “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
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May has the better holiday weather in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun: 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 | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 39 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January16° · 5.9 h
In January, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in January85February17° · 6.7 h
In February, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in February82March20° · 6.9 h
In March, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in March87April22° · 7.5 h
In April, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in April93May26° · 8.4 h
In May, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in May74June31° · 9.9 h
In June, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in June50July34° · 10.6 h
In July, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.6 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in July50August34° · 9.9 h
In August, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in August76September30° · 7.9 h
In September, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in September88October26° · 6.8 h
In October, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in October83November20° · 5.9 h
In November, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in November80December17° · 5.5 h
In December, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
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 | 75 | 16° | 5° | 5.9 h | 8 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 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° | 8.4 h | 6 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 31° | 16° | 9.9 h | 3 | 10 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 34° | 18° | 10.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 34° | 19° | 9.9 h | 2 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 30° | 16° | 7.9 h | 4 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 26° | 14° | 6.8 h | 6 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 83 | 20° | 9° | 5.9 h | 7 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 80 | 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
34.06° N, 5.52° W · 553 m · Africa/Casablanca
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun: 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, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun has about 6 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
How breezy and how cloudy Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun: 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
How often the day gets hot in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun (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, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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
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Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 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
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.1 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
- 78
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
- 1,980 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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In October the holiday weather in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun and Meknes is about equally good (score 88 vs 89). During the day it is about as warm in Meknes as in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
| in October | Moulay Idriss Zerhoun | Meknes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Oct – Dec | Feb – May, Sep – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
When is the best time to visit Moulay Idriss Zerhoun?
The best time to visit Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is from February to May and from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun?
The wettest month is March with 62 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Moulay Idriss Zerhoun get?
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun gets around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.6 hours a day; in December there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in?
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun?
A nonstop flight from London to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,980 km.
Which school holidays are best for Moulay Idriss Zerhoun?
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 89, summer holidays 50, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 78.