Weather in Agadir in January

How January compares

January is the 12th warmest month of the year in Agadir and ranks 49th of 134 destinations we compare for January - see where else is hot in January. Within Morocco it is 1st of 2 (Morocco in January). Against London's average high of 7.4°C in January, Agadir is 12.6°C warmer by day and 8.0°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in January

The typical January day in Agadir peaks at 20.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 23.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 21 days top 25°C. Nights average 10.2°C; one night in ten drops to 7.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest January day here reached 28.3°C (2014-01-08) and the coldest night 4.2°C (2005-01-29).

Rain in January

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 31 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest January was 1996 with 278 mm, the driest 1992 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 69%.

Sea temperature in January

The sea averages 17.0°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 16.0°C to 18.5°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (20.2°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:36 and sets about 18:59 local time in mid-January. Average cloud cover is 33%.

Is January a good time to visit Agadir?

It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Agadir on our scoring are July, June, May; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

Warm afternoons, but keep a layer for later

January is Agadir's coolest month, so judge it as a winter break rather than a taste of summer. The average daytime high is comfortably above London's 7.4°C, making outdoor time more appealing without routine summer heat. Some days reach 24°C or more, but only 5% reach 25°C: do not build the trip around lying in strong warmth all afternoon. Light clothing can work during the warmer part of the day, with a jumper or jacket ready for later. The coldest nights fall to around 8°C or below, so pack something warmer for evenings rather than relying on a thin cover-up. Midday is the sensible time to seek warmth.

Mostly dry weather with useful daylight

Rain is usually a limited interruption rather than the defining feature of January. There are about 3 rainy days during the month, so outdoor plans are reasonable, though a light waterproof is still a sensible addition to your bag. That is not a promise of a completely dry stay: leave some flexibility rather than making every day depend on sunshine. Around 6.9 hours of sunshine within 10.2 hours of daylight gives you a useful window for being outside, but evenings still need a different wardrobe from afternoons. This balance suits travellers who want mild weather for spending time outdoors and are comfortable finishing the day in a jumper.