Best Time to Visit Meknes, Meknès-Tafilalet, Morocco
Meknes is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Meknes for sunny, dry weather is May–October — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 9.9°C / 49.8°F in January to 25.5°C / 77.9°F in July, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 77 mm / 3 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Meknes, Meknès-Tafilalet, Morocco's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Meknes'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 | 17.4°C63.3°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21°C69.8°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 25.5°C77.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.2°C77.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 22.9°C73.2°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 18.5°C65.3°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Meknes?
The best time to visit Meknes for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 25.5°C / 77.9°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Meknes's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Meknes?
The rainy season at Meknes, Meknès-Tafilalet runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 60 mm / 2.4 in. The wettest single month is December (77 mm / 3 in).
What is the driest month in Meknes?
The driest month in Meknes is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.5°C / 77.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Meknes?
The least comfortable months for travel to Meknes — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 77 mm / 3 in in December, and the coldest month averages 9.9°C / 49.8°F.
Is Meknes climate different from Morocco overall?
Yes, usually. Our Meknes 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 Meknes specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.