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Tétouan

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Tétouan at a glance

Best time
Apr – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Sunshine a year
2,860 h
Rain a year
525 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1
Elevation
121 m

Climate in Tétouan

Tétouan has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Tétouan is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

86

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 18°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

06:2717:48

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 06:11–07:01 · evening 17:13–18:03
Blue hour
Morning 06:01–06:11 · evening 18:03–18:13

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 Tétouan in October?

In October, Tétouan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tétouan.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 21 min06:27 – 17:48
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
52 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+0Africa/Casablanca

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %79 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Tétouan

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,860 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 5.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.7 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 59 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Tétouan, 59 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Tétouan

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 35 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

Rain in Tétouan: 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.

Per year
525 mm on 68 days
Wettest month
Dec · 84 mm
Driest month
Jul · 1 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 58 mm

In October, Tétouan has about 7 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Tétouan

How breezy and how cloudy Tétouan 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.

Year average
21 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 19 km/h
OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Tétouan typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
42 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 17 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 54 %
OctoberCloud cover 52 %Sunshine 6.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Tétouan: variable cloud, with about 6.7 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 Tétouan

How often the day gets hot in Tétouan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
20 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 22 °C

In October, Tétouan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Tétouan

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 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (21°). 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. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 56 days a year, mostly from July to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 22°Night 16°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan6415°9°5.8 h974
FebruaryFeb7115°10°6.5 h860
MarchMar7617°11°6.9 h971
AprilApr9019°12°8.1 h746
MayMay9821°14°9.2 h527
JuneJun10025°17°10.8 h15
JulyJul9228°20°11.0 h01
AugustAug9029°21°10.0 h13
SeptemberSep9726°19°8.1 h425
OctoberOct8622°16°6.7 h758
NovemberNov8018°13°5.7 h872
DecemberDec6316°11°5.0 h1084

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

35.58° N, 5.37° W · 121 m · Africa/Casablanca

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Tétouan

The best time to visit Tétouan is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to June and from September to December. The wettest month is December with 84 mm of precipitation.

Tétouan through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Tétouan in spring

Mar – May

88

Excellent

  • 17–21 °C by day
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Tétouan in summer

Jun – Aug

94

Excellent

  • 25–29 °C by day
  • 11 h of sun a day
  • 2 rainy days in all

Tétouan in autumn

Sep – Nov

88

Excellent

  • 18–26 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Tétouan in winter

Dec – Feb

66

Good

  • 15–16 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tétouan for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May – June, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Tétouan

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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June has the better holiday weather in Tétouan: score 100 against 86. In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. June has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs. June, Tétouan
MonthOctoberJune
Weather score86100better
Day high22°25°
Night low16°17°
Sunshine6.7 h10.8 hbetter
Rainy days71better
Rainfall58 mm5 mmbetter
Muggy days55

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Feb – Jun, Sep – Dec

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Tétouan month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

64January15° · 6 h

In January, Tétouan is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Tétouan.

Tétouan in January
71February15° · 7 h

In February, Tétouan is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Tétouan.

Tétouan in February
76March17° · 7 h

In March, Tétouan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Tétouan.

Tétouan in March
90April19° · 8 h

In April, Tétouan is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tétouan.

Tétouan in April
98May21° · 9 h

In May, Tétouan is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Tétouan.

Tétouan in May
100June25° · 11 h

In June, Tétouan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11 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 Tétouan.

Tétouan in June
92July28° · 11 h

In July, Tétouan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 11 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. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Tétouan.

Tétouan in July
90August29° · 10 h

In August, Tétouan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 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 Tétouan.

Tétouan in August
97September26° · 8 h

In September, Tétouan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tétouan.

Tétouan in September
86October22° · 7 h

In October, Tétouan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tétouan.

Tétouan in October
80November18° · 6 h

In November, Tétouan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tétouan.

Tétouan in November
63December16° · 5 h

In December, Tétouan is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Tétouan.

Tétouan in December
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Tétouan vs. Ceuta

In October the holiday weather in Tétouan and Ceuta is about equally good (score 86 vs. 87). During the day it is about as warm in Ceuta as in Tétouan.

Tétouan vs. Ceuta, in October
in OctoberTétouanCeuta
Holiday score8687
Daytime high22°22°
Sea–20°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days77
Best timeApr – OctJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberTétouan 22°Ceuta 22°
TétouanCeuta
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Ranking

Morocco in October: the best places

In October, Tétouan ranks 5 of 11 destinations in this country.

  1. Rabat25°21°90
  2. 2Nador26°21°90
  3. 3Casablanca25°21°90
  4. 4Marrakesh (Marrakech)28°89
  5. 5TétouanThis page22°86
  6. 6Tangier24°21°86
  7. 7Fez27°86
  8. 8Ouarzazate26°86
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Planning a trip to Tétouan

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Tétouan 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.

Tétouan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 64).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    86

    Excellent

    • 18 °C by day
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    98

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • 9.5 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    91

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • 10.4 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    86

    Excellent

    • 22 °C by day
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    64

    Good

    • 15 °C by day
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 40 min
Distance
1,810 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 Tétouan

When is the best time to visit Tétouan?

The best time to visit Tétouan is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Tétouan?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.

When does it rain most in Tétouan?

The wettest month is December with 84 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Tétouan get?

Tétouan gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 5.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Tétouan in?

Tétouan uses the time zone Africa/Casablanca, at UTC+1 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Tétouan?

A nonstop flight from London to Tétouan takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,810 km.

Which school holidays are best for Tétouan?

Tétouan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 98, Summer holidays 91, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 64.

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