AI-generatedTaghazout at a glance
- Best time
- May – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,140 h
- Rain a year
- 208 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Taghazout
Taghazout has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year, Taghazout is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Taghazout
The best time to visit Taghazout is from May to November. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is December with 38 mm of precipitation.
Taghazout through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Taghazout in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 24–25 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Taghazout in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–27 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Taghazout in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Taghazout in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: July – September
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: May – November
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:4018:09
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 06:25–07:12 · evening 17:36–18:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:16–06:25 · evening 18:24–18:33
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 Taghazout compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The sea cools from 20° to 19°. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 15° |
| Sea | 20° | 19° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Taghazout in October?
In October, Taghazout is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Taghazout.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min06:40 – 18:09
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 39 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %39 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Compare two months in Taghazout
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August has the better holiday weather in Taghazout: score 85 against 80. In August, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 20° |
| Sea | 19.7° | 19.9° |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 20 mm | 2 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 5better | 22 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Taghazout month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
50January22° · Sea 18° · 7.2 h
In January, Taghazout is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Taghazout.
Taghazout in January56February22° · Sea 17° · 7.9 h
In February, Taghazout is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Taghazout.
Taghazout in February66March24° · Sea 17° · 8.6 h
In March, Taghazout is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Taghazout.
Taghazout in March67April24° · Sea 17° · 9.5 h
In April, Taghazout is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Taghazout.
Taghazout in April74May25° · Sea 18° · 9.5 h
In May, Taghazout is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Taghazout.
Taghazout in May81June26° · Sea 19° · 10.0 h
In June, Taghazout is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Taghazout.
Taghazout in June83July27° · Sea 19° · 10.3 h
In July, Taghazout is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Taghazout.
Taghazout in July85August27° · Sea 20° · 9.5 h
In August, Taghazout is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Taghazout.
Taghazout in August83September26° · Sea 20° · 8.4 h
In September, Taghazout is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Taghazout.
Taghazout in September80October26° · Sea 20° · 7.7 h
In October, Taghazout is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Taghazout.
Taghazout in October73November24° · Sea 19° · 7.5 h
In November, Taghazout is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Taghazout.
Taghazout in November57December22° · Sea 18° · 6.9 h
In December, Taghazout is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 38 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Taghazout.
Taghazout 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 Taghazout
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 (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and from September to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 58 days a year, mostly in August.
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 | 50 | 22° | 9° | 17.5° | 7.2 h | 3 | 27 |
| FebruaryFeb | 56 | 22° | 10° | 16.8° | 7.9 h | 3 | 34 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 24° | 13° | 16.9° | 8.6 h | 4 | 31 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 24° | 14° | 17.1° | 9.5 h | 2 | 13 |
| MayMay | 74 | 25° | 16° | 17.6° | 9.5 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 26° | 18° | 18.6° | 10.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 27° | 20° | 19.3° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 27° | 20° | 19.9° | 9.5 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 26° | 19° | 19.8° | 8.4 h | 1 | 5 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 26° | 17° | 19.7° | 7.7 h | 2 | 20 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 24° | 13° | 18.8° | 7.5 h | 3 | 32 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 22° | 10° | 18.2° | 6.9 h | 4 | 38 |
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
30.54° N, 9.71° W · 1 m · Africa/Casablanca
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Taghazout
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.7 – 20.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Taghazout ranges from 16.8 °C in February to 19.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 18.8 and 20.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.5° | 16.4° | 18.8° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.8° | 15.5° | 18.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 16.9° | 16.0° | 17.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 17.1° | 16.4° | 17.9° | fresh |
| MayMay | 17.6° | 16.7° | 18.8° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 18.6° | 17.7° | 19.7° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 19.3° | 18.3° | 20.0° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.9° | 18.8° | 20.9° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 19.8° | 19.1° | 20.6° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 19.7° | 18.7° | 20.6° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 18.8° | 17.7° | 19.8° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 18.2° | 17.4° | 19.2° | fresh |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Taghazout
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 7.7 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Taghazout, 67 % 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 Taghazout: 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, Taghazout has about 2 rainy days with 20 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Taghazout
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 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 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 Taghazout
How breezy and how cloudy Taghazout 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 Taghazout typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Apr – Jun.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 39 % of the sky over Taghazout: mostly sunny, with about 7.7 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 Taghazout
How often the day gets hot in Taghazout (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, Taghazout has about 5 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 Taghazout
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Taghazout 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.
Taghazout has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 54).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 25 min
- Distance
- 2,450 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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Taghazout vs Agadir
In October the holiday weather in Taghazout and Agadir is about equally good (score 80 vs 81). During the day it is about as warm in Agadir as in Taghazout. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Taghazout | Agadir |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | May – Nov | May – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Taghazout
When is the best time to visit Taghazout?
The best time to visit Taghazout is from May to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Taghazout?
The sea temperature in Taghazout ranges from 16.8 °C in February to 19.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Taghazout in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Taghazout?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Taghazout?
The wettest month is December with 38 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Taghazout get?
Taghazout gets around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 6.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Taghazout in?
Taghazout is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Taghazout?
A nonstop flight from London to Taghazout takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,450 km.
Which school holidays are best for Taghazout?
Taghazout has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 75, summer holidays 84, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 54.