AI-generatedOuarzazate at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,020 h
- Rain a year
- 88 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 1,113 m
Climate in Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,020 hours of sunshine a year, Ouarzazate is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:2917:57
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 06:14–07:02 · evening 17:25–18:12
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:05–06:14 · evening 18:12–18:22
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 Ouarzazate in October?
In October, Ouarzazate is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ouarzazate.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 28 min06:29 – 17:57
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0Africa/Casablanca
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Ouarzazate
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 7.5 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Ouarzazate, 65 % 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 Ouarzazate
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · 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 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 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 Ouarzazate: 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, Ouarzazate has about 2 rainy days with 12 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ouarzazate
How breezy and how cloudy Ouarzazate 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 Ouarzazate typically peaks at 15 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 33 % of the sky over Ouarzazate: mostly sunny, with about 7.5 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 Ouarzazate
How often the day gets hot in Ouarzazate (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, Ouarzazate has about 4 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 Ouarzazate
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from August to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, 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 | 95 | 16° | 1° | 7.4 h | 2 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 18° | 3° | 7.8 h | 2 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 98 | 22° | 6° | 8.5 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 26° | 9° | 9.3 h | 1 | 5 |
| MayMay | 69 | 29° | 13° | 9.2 h | 1 | 4 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 34° | 17° | 9.7 h | 0 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 38° | 20° | 9.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 36° | 19° | 8.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 32° | 16° | 8.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 26° | 12° | 7.5 h | 2 | 12 |
| NovemberNov | 95 | 20° | 6° | 7.4 h | 2 | 12 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 16° | 2° | 6.9 h | 2 | 8 |
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
30.92° N, 6.89° W · 1,113 m · Africa/Casablanca
Best time to visit Ouarzazate
The best time to visit Ouarzazate is from October to April. Hiking and mountain trips are best from October to April, when the trails are largely free of snow. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 88 mm fall in an average year.
Ouarzazate through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ouarzazate in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Ouarzazate in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 34–38 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Ouarzazate in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–32 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Ouarzazate in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 16–18 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
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Your best months: February – March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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March has the better holiday weather in Ouarzazate: score 98 against 86. In March, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 86 | 98better |
| Day high | 26° | 22° |
| Night low | 12° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Rainfall | 12 mm | 9 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Oct – Apr
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Jun – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Ouarzazate month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January16° · 7 h
In January, Ouarzazate is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate in January96February18° · 8 h
In February, Ouarzazate is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate in February98March22° · 9 h
In March, Ouarzazate is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate in March94April26° · 9 h
In April, Ouarzazate is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate in April69May29° · 9 h
In May, Ouarzazate is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate in May50June34° · 10 h
In June, Ouarzazate is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate in June50July38° · 9 h
In July, Ouarzazate is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate in July48August36° · 9 h
In August, Ouarzazate is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate in August50September32° · 8 h
In September, Ouarzazate is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate in September86October26° · 8 h
In October, Ouarzazate is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate in October95November20° · 7 h
In November, Ouarzazate is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate in November93December16° · 7 h
In December, Ouarzazate is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Ouarzazate.
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Ouarzazate vs. Marrakesh (Marrakech)
In October Ouarzazate has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs. 72). During the day Marrakesh (Marrakech) is 2 °C warmer than Ouarzazate. Marrakesh (Marrakech) gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Ouarzazate | Marrakesh (Marrakech) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 86 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 4 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Oct – May |
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Planning a trip to Ouarzazate
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Ouarzazate 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.
Ouarzazate has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 49).
- 95
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 49
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 16 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 20 min
- Distance
- 2,350 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 Ouarzazate
When is the best time to visit Ouarzazate?
The best time to visit Ouarzazate is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ouarzazate?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Ouarzazate?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 88 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Ouarzazate get?
Ouarzazate gets around 3,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.7 hours a day; in December there are 6.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Ouarzazate in?
Ouarzazate uses the time zone Africa/Casablanca, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ouarzazate?
A nonstop flight from London to Ouarzazate takes about 3 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,350 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ouarzazate?
Ouarzazate has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 95, May half-term 65, Summer holidays 49, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 94.
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