Best Time to Visit Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan, Morocco
Tangier is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Tangier 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 12.3°C / 54.1°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in August, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 141 mm / 5.6 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan, Morocco's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Tangier'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 | 18.7°C65.7°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.9°C71.4°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 24.2°C75.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 23°C73.4°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tangier?
The best time to visit Tangier for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 24.5°C / 76.1°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tangier's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Tangier?
The rainy season at Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 76 mm / 3 in. The wettest single month is December (141 mm / 5.6 in).
What is the driest month in Tangier?
The driest month in Tangier is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Tangier?
The least comfortable months for travel to Tangier — 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 141 mm / 5.6 in in December, and the coldest month averages 12.3°C / 54.1°F.
Is Tangier climate different from Morocco overall?
Yes, usually. Our Tangier 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 Tangier specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.