AI-generatedTarfaya at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 21.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,020 h
- Rain a year
- 45 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Tarfaya
Tarfaya has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 3,020 hours of sunshine a year, Tarfaya is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tarfaya
The best time to visit Tarfaya is from March to November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from August to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to June. Rain is a rarity all year: only 45 mm fall in an average year.
Tarfaya through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tarfaya in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 25–27 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Tarfaya in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Tarfaya in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Tarfaya in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 23–24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Aug – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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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: March – November
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:5118:24
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:37–07:23 · evening 17:52–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:27–06:37 · evening 18:38–18:47
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 Tarfaya compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 21°. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 17° |
| Sea | 22° | 21° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Tarfaya in October?
In October, Tarfaya is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tarfaya.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min06:51 – 18:24
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- 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
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
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October and September bring similar holiday weather to Tarfaya (score 86 and 90). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is about as warm in both months. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 20° |
| Sea | 21.6° | 21.6° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 9 mm | 3 mm |
| Muggy days | 9better | 16 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tarfaya month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
61January23° · Sea 18° · 6.8 h
In January, Tarfaya is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Tarfaya.
Tarfaya in January65February24° · Sea 18° · 7.4 h
In February, Tarfaya is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Tarfaya.
Tarfaya in February75March25° · Sea 18° · 8.1 h
In March, Tarfaya is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Tarfaya.
Tarfaya in March79April26° · Sea 19° · 8.6 h
In April, Tarfaya is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Tarfaya.
Tarfaya in April83May27° · Sea 19° · 9.5 h
In May, Tarfaya is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °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. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Tarfaya.
Tarfaya in May86June28° · Sea 20° · 9.7 h
In June, Tarfaya is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tarfaya.
Tarfaya in June87July29° · Sea 20° · 10.0 h
In July, Tarfaya is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Tarfaya.
Tarfaya in July89August30° · Sea 21° · 9.5 h
In August, Tarfaya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Tarfaya.
Tarfaya in August90September29° · Sea 22° · 8.7 h
In September, Tarfaya is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. 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, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tarfaya.
Tarfaya in September86October29° · Sea 22° · 7.4 h
In October, Tarfaya is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tarfaya.
Tarfaya in October81November26° · Sea 21° · 7.0 h
In November, Tarfaya is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tarfaya.
Tarfaya in November69December24° · Sea 19° · 6.6 h
In December, Tarfaya is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Tarfaya.
Tarfaya 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 Tarfaya
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 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in August (20°). 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 March to June and from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 61 days a year, mostly from August 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 | 61 | 23° | 13° | 18.3° | 6.8 h | 1 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 65 | 24° | 13° | 17.7° | 7.4 h | 2 | 8 |
| MarchMar | 75 | 25° | 15° | 17.9° | 8.1 h | 1 | 4 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 26° | 16° | 18.5° | 8.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 83 | 27° | 17° | 19.2° | 9.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 28° | 19° | 20.2° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 29° | 20° | 20.4° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 30° | 20° | 21.0° | 9.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 29° | 20° | 21.6° | 8.7 h | 0 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 29° | 18° | 21.6° | 7.4 h | 1 | 9 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 26° | 16° | 20.5° | 7.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 24° | 14° | 19.4° | 6.6 h | 2 | 7 |
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
27.94° N, 12.93° W · 5 m · Africa/Casablanca
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Tarfaya
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.5 – 22.2 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tarfaya ranges from 17.7 °C in February to 21.6 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 20.9 and 22.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.3° | 17.3° | 19.5° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.7° | 16.7° | 18.6° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.9° | 17.0° | 18.6° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.5° | 17.6° | 19.5° | fresh |
| MayMay | 19.2° | 18.5° | 20.2° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 20.2° | 19.2° | 21.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 20.4° | 19.6° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 21.0° | 20.2° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.6° | 20.9° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 21.6° | 20.5° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 20.5° | 19.2° | 21.4° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.4° | 18.5° | 20.3° | fresh |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tarfaya
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 7.4 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Tarfaya, 64 % 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 Tarfaya: 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, Tarfaya has about one rainy day with 9 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tarfaya
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 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 Tarfaya
How breezy and how cloudy Tarfaya 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 Tarfaya typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Tarfaya: mostly sunny, with about 7.4 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 Tarfaya
How often the day gets hot in Tarfaya (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, Tarfaya has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °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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Weather for your travel dates
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Tarfaya 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.
Tarfaya has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 65
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,820 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.
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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Tarfaya vs Laayoune
In October Laayoune has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs 86). During the day Laayoune is 1 °C warmer than Tarfaya. Laayoune gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Tarfaya | Laayoune |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sea | 22° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Mar – Nov | Nov – May |
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Frequently asked questions about Tarfaya
When is the best time to visit Tarfaya?
The best time to visit Tarfaya is from March to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tarfaya?
The sea temperature in Tarfaya ranges from 17.7 °C in February to 21.6 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Tarfaya in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Tarfaya?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Tarfaya?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 45 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Tarfaya get?
Tarfaya gets around 3,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Tarfaya in?
Tarfaya is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tarfaya?
A nonstop flight from London to Tarfaya takes about 3 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tarfaya?
Tarfaya has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 84, summer holidays 88, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 65.