Best Time to Visit Kenitra, Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen, Morocco
Kenitra is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Kenitra for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 12°C / 53.6°F in January to 24.1°C / 75.4°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (July) to 117 mm / 4.6 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kenitra, Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen, Morocco's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kenitra's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 18.6°C65.5°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21°C69.8°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 23.5°C74.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.1°C75.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 22.6°C72.7°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kenitra?
The best time to visit Kenitra for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 24.1°C / 75.4°F, and the driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kenitra's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kenitra?
The rainy season at Kenitra, Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 55 mm / 2.2 in. The wettest single month is December (117 mm / 4.6 in).
What is the driest month in Kenitra?
The driest month in Kenitra is July, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.5°C / 74.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kenitra?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kenitra — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 117 mm / 4.6 in in December, and the coldest month averages 12°C / 53.6°F.
Is Kenitra climate different from Morocco overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kenitra figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Morocco figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Kenitra specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.