Your April weather guide
WarmWeather in Marrakech in April
April is a good time to visit Marrakech if you want warm days without relying on summer heat. Average afternoon highs are around 24°C, but nights drop to about 10°C, so packing only light clothes would be a mistake. With about 5 rainy days, allow some flexibility rather than expecting an entirely dry trip. It suits travellers who want time outdoors in warmth and sunshine, provided they are happy to add layers after dark.
Long-term climate averages for Marrakesh, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Marrakech, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Marrakesh.
- Average daytime high
- 24.2°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 31°C
- Average night-time low
- 9.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 6°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +10.7°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.6h
- 59% of 12.8 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 5
- 34 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 62%
- Days over 25°C
- 45%
- 12% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 38.0°C
- 2017-04-18
- Record low 1991-2020
- 2.8°C
- 2009-04-03
- Flight from London
- ≈ 3 h 36 min
- 2263 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Marrakech and ranks 48th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Morocco it is 2nd of 2 (Morocco in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Marrakech is 10.7°C warmer by day and 4.6°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Marrakech peaks at 24.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 30.7°C or more. Roughly 1 in 2 days top 25°C and 1 in 9 pass 30°C. Nights average 9.7°C; one night in ten drops to 6.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 38.0°C (2017-04-18) and the coldest night 2.8°C (2009-04-03).
Rain in April
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 34 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 1995 with 134 mm, the driest 1994 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 62%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:03 and sets about 20:01 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 41%.
Is April a good time to visit Marrakech?
Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Marrakech on our scoring are September, May, April; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Warm afternoons, but keep a layer for evenings
April generally feels warm rather than consistently hot, though the temperature can push beyond comfortable sightseeing weather. Around 45% of days reach 25°C, while 12% reach 30°C, so leave room to slow down or take shade at midday. Light, breathable clothing makes sense during the day, with sunscreen and a hat for time outdoors. The catch is the change after sunset: an average night low of 9.7°C calls for a jumper or jacket, especially if you plan to sit outside. Some nights are colder still, so closed shoes and longer trousers are more useful than an entirely summer-focused suitcase.
Plenty of daylight, with some rain to plan around
April brings about 7.6 hours of sunshine within 12.8 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of scope to spend time outside without making every outing a midday one. Earlier or later plans are a sensible option when the day turns hot. Rain is a real possibility rather than a reason to rule the month out: about 5 days have measurable rain, so a light waterproof is useful. Keep outdoor plans flexible, but do not read the monthly average as a forecast for your stay. April suits a mixed-weather packing approach: protection from the sun, something for rain and a warm layer for the evening.
A little perspective
Marrakech through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.6°C | 3.2°C | 6.2 | 33 | 5 | 0% |
| February | 19.4°C | 4.7°C | 6.6 | 30 | 6 | 8% |
| March | 22.3°C | 7.2°C | 6.9 | 39 | 6 | 30% |
| AprilSelectedbest | 24.2°C | 9.7°C | 7.6 | 34 | 5 | 45% |
| Maybest | 27.9°C | 12.6°C | 8.4 | 16 | 4 | 68% |
| June | 32.1°C | 15.8°C | 11.0 | 7 | 3 | 96% |
| July | 36.1°C | 18.5°C | 11.7 | 4 | 1 | 100% |
| August | 35.8°C | 19.0°C | 10.6 | 7 | 3 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 31.1°C | 16.5°C | 8.4 | 12 | 3 | 94% |
| October | 27.1°C | 12.9°C | 6.6 | 23 | 4 | 67% |
| November | 21.8°C | 7.8°C | 6.4 | 35 | 5 | 25% |
| December | 18.8°C | 4.7°C | 6.2 | 26 | 5 | 2% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
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- Night
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A little more detail
Marrakech in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Marrakech hot in April?
Marrakech is warm in April: the average daytime high is 24.2°C and nights average 9.7°C. Roughly 1 in 2 April days reach 25°C.
How much does it rain in Marrakech in April?
Marrakech sees about 5 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 34 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 1995 (134 mm) and the driest was 1994 (2 mm).
How sunny is Marrakech in April?
Marrakech gets around 7.6 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 12.8 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Marrakech compare with the UK in April?
Marrakech is on average 10.7°C warmer than London by day in April (24.2°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Marrakech?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Marrakech reached 38.0°C on 2017-04-18, and the coldest night dropped to 2.8°C on 2009-04-03.
How much warmer is Marrakech than London in April?
Marrakech's average daytime high is 24.2°C, compared with 13.5°C in London - a difference of 10.7°C. That is a substantial step up in daytime warmth, though Marrakech's cool nights mean you should still bring a jacket.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London is about 3 h 36 min, making Marrakech a short-haul option for warmer April weather. Pack for warm afternoons rather than constant heat: evening layers still deserve space alongside your lighter daytime clothes.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Marrakesh. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C