Best Time to Visit Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaër, Morocco
Rabat is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Rabat 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 March and May–October; the wetter half falls in April and November–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 12.4°C / 54.3°F in January to 22.3°C / 72.1°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (July) to 108 mm / 4.3 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaër, Morocco's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Rabat'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 | 17.7°C63.9°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 19.9°C67.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 22°C71.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 22.3°C72.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 21.4°C70.5°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 18.9°C66°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rabat?
The best time to visit Rabat for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 22.3°C / 72.1°F, and the driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Rabat's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Rabat?
The rainy season at Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaër runs through April and November–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 52 mm / 2 in. The wettest single month is December (108 mm / 4.3 in).
What is the driest month in Rabat?
The driest month in Rabat is July, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22°C / 71.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Rabat?
The least comfortable months for travel to Rabat — 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 108 mm / 4.3 in in December, and the coldest month averages 12.4°C / 54.3°F.
Is Rabat climate different from Morocco overall?
Yes, usually. Our Rabat 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 Rabat specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.