AI-generatedNador at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Jun, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,740 h
- Rain a year
- 315 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in Nador
Nador has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year, Nador is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – June, October – December
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:1717:38
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 06:01–06:51 · evening 17:04–17:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–06:01 · evening 17:54–18:04
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 Nador in October?
In October, Nador is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 38 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Nador.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:17 – 17:38
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0Africa/Casablanca
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %94 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Nador
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.1 – 22.1 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nador ranges from 15.6 °C in February to 24.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.3 and 25.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.0° | 15.5° | 16.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.6° | 15.0° | 16.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.8° | 15.3° | 16.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.7° | 16.0° | 17.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.5° | 17.8° | 19.2° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 20.9° | 20.1° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.1° | 22.1° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.3° | 23.3° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.2° | 22.3° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.2° | 20.1° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.7° | 18.0° | 19.4° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.9° | 16.2° | 17.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Nador
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 6.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Nador, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Nador
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a 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 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 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 Nador: 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, Nador has about 5 rainy days with 38 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Nador
How breezy and how cloudy Nador 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 Nador typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Feb – Jun.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Nador: variable cloud, with about 6.6 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 Nador
How often the day gets hot in Nador (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, Nador has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nador
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 47 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 81 | 18° | 8° | 16.0° | 6.1 h | 7 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 88 | 18° | 8° | 15.6° | 6.5 h | 6 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 20° | 10° | 15.8° | 6.6 h | 7 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 22° | 12° | 16.7° | 7.5 h | 6 | 38 |
| MayMay | 99 | 25° | 15° | 18.5° | 8.7 h | 4 | 22 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 29° | 18° | 20.9° | 9.9 h | 1 | 5 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 32° | 21° | 23.1° | 9.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 32° | 22° | 24.3° | 9.0 h | 1 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 29° | 20° | 23.2° | 7.3 h | 4 | 25 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 26° | 16° | 21.2° | 6.6 h | 5 | 38 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 21° | 12° | 18.7° | 6.1 h | 6 | 42 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 18° | 9° | 16.9° | 5.7 h | 6 | 32 |
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
35.17° N, 2.93° W · 19 m · Africa/Casablanca
Best time to visit Nador
The best time to visit Nador is from February to June and from October to December. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. The wettest month is November with 42 mm of precipitation.
Nador through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nador in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–25 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Nador in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Nador in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 21–29 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Nador in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Nador for you.
Your best months: April – May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Nador
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 Nador: score 99 against 90. In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in May. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 90 | 99better |
| Day high | 26° | 25° |
| Night low | 16° | 15° |
| Sea | 21.2° | 18.5° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 38 mm | 22 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Nador month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
81January18° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, Nador is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Nador.
Nador in January88February18° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In February, Nador is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Nador.
Nador in February85March20° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In March, Nador is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Nador.
Nador in March91April22° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In April, Nador is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Nador.
Nador in April99May25° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Nador is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Nador.
Nador in May88June29° · Sea 21° · 10 h
In June, Nador is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Nador.
Nador in June69July32° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In July, Nador is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Nador.
Nador in July66August32° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In August, Nador is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Nador.
Nador in August81September29° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In September, Nador is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Nador.
Nador in September90October26° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In October, Nador is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 38 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Nador.
Nador in October86November21° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In November, Nador is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Nador.
Nador in November84December18° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In December, Nador is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Nador.
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Nador vs. Melilla
In October the holiday weather in Nador and Melilla is about equally good (score 90 vs. 91). During the day it is about as warm in Melilla as in Nador. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Nador | Melilla |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 90 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Feb – Jun, Oct – Dec | May – Oct |
Through the year
Morocco in October: the best places
In October, Nador ranks 1 of 11 destinations in this country.
- NadorThis page26°21°90
- 2Rabat25°21°90
- 3Casablanca25°21°90
- 4Marrakesh (Marrakech)28°89
- 5Tétouan22°86
- 6Fez27°86
- 7Tangier24°21°86
- 8Ouarzazate26°86
Planning a trip to Nador
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Nador 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.
Nador has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 67).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 90
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,820 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 Nador
When is the best time to visit Nador?
The best time to visit Nador is from February to June and from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nador?
The sea temperature in Nador ranges from 15.6 °C in February to 24.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Nador in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Nador?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Nador?
The wettest month is November with 42 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nador get?
Nador gets around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.9 hours a day; in December there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Nador in?
Nador uses the time zone Africa/Casablanca, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nador?
A nonstop flight from London to Nador takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nador?
Nador has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 67). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 97, Summer holidays 67, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 83.
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