AI-generatedTaza at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,560 h
- Rain a year
- 289 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 530 m
Climate in Taza
Taza has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year, Taza is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Taza
The best time to visit Taza 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 37 °C. The wettest month is April with 37 mm of precipitation.
Taza through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Taza in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–27 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Taza in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 33–37 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Taza in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–31 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Taza in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 16–17 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 17 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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Your best months: April
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 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
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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 06:05–06:54 · evening 17:09–17:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:05 · evening 17:59–18:08
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 Taza 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 23° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Taza in October?
In October, Taza is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Taza.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:20 – 17:43
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %96 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Taza
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Taza (score 90 and 92). In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 32 mm | 26 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Taza month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January16° · 5.9 h
In January, Taza is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 24 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Taza.
Taza in January85February17° · 6.2 h
In February, Taza is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Taza.
Taza in February84March20° · 6.1 h
In March, Taza is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Taza.
Taza in March88April23° · 6.8 h
In April, Taza is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Taza.
Taza in April92May27° · 7.8 h
In May, Taza is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Taza.
Taza in May65June33° · 9.0 h
In June, Taza is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Taza.
Taza in June50July37° · 9.1 h
In July, Taza is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 5 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Taza.
Taza in July48August37° · 8.5 h
In August, Taza is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Taza.
Taza in August66September31° · 7.0 h
In September, Taza is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Taza.
Taza in September90October26° · 6.5 h
In October, Taza is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Taza.
Taza in October88November20° · 6.0 h
In November, Taza is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Taza.
Taza in November77December17° · 5.3 h
In December, Taza is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Taza.
Taza 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 Taza
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in August (22°). 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) in June and from September to October. 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° | 6° | 5.9 h | 6 | 24 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 17° | 7° | 6.2 h | 5 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 20° | 9° | 6.1 h | 7 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 23° | 11° | 6.8 h | 6 | 37 |
| MayMay | 92 | 27° | 14° | 7.8 h | 5 | 26 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 33° | 18° | 9.0 h | 3 | 9 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 37° | 21° | 9.1 h | 2 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 37° | 22° | 8.5 h | 3 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 31° | 19° | 7.0 h | 4 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 26° | 15° | 6.5 h | 5 | 32 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 20° | 10° | 6.0 h | 5 | 33 |
| DecemberDec | 77 | 17° | 7° | 5.3 h | 6 | 29 |
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
34.21° N, 4.01° W · 530 m · Africa/Casablanca
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Taza
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 6.5 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Taza, 57 % 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 Taza: 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, Taza has about 5 rainy days with 32 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Taza
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 Taza
How breezy and how cloudy Taza 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 Taza typically peaks at 14 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 Taza: mostly sunny, with about 6.5 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Taza
How often the day gets hot in Taza (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, Taza has about 8 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 Taza
Weather for your travel dates
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Taza 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.
Taza has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 49).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 90
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,940 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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Taza vs Fez
In October Taza has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs 84). During the day Fez is 1 °C warmer than Taza. Fez gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Taza | Fez |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Oct – Dec | Oct – May |
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Frequently asked questions about Taza
When is the best time to visit Taza?
The best time to visit Taza 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 Taza?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Taza?
The wettest month is April with 37 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Taza get?
Taza gets around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Taza in?
Taza is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Taza?
A nonstop flight from London to Taza takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,940 km.
Which school holidays are best for Taza?
Taza has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 87, summer holidays 49, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 76.