Your August weather guide
HotWeather in Marrakech in August
Marrakech in August suits travellers who actively want hot, dry weather and are happy to slow down during the day. Average highs reach 36°C, nights fall to around 19°C, and the hottest days can reach 41°C or more. For a UK traveller, the catch is not rain but heat: this is a month for early outings, shaded breaks and accommodation with reliable air conditioning, rather than long afternoons on foot.
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
- 35.8°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 41°C
- Average night-time low
- 19.0°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 16°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +14.4°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 10.6h
- 80% of 13.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 3
- 7 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 49%
- Days over 25°C
- 100%
- 95% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 45.1°C
- 2018-08-02
- Record low 1991-2020
- 12.7°C
- 1993-08-28
- 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 August compares
August is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Marrakech and ranks 5th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Morocco it is 1st of 2 (Morocco in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Marrakech is 14.4°C warmer by day and 5.5°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Marrakech peaks at 35.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 40.8°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 19.0°C; one night in ten drops to 16.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 45.1°C (2018-08-02) and the coldest night 12.7°C (1993-08-28).
Rain in August
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 7 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2015 with 19 mm, the driest 1996 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 49%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:57 and sets about 20:16 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 19%.
Is August a good time to visit Marrakech?
It is a reasonable choice: hot days - though the heat can be intense at midday. The best months for Marrakech on our scoring are September, May, April; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Expect heat to shape your day
August is among Marrakech's hottest months, so treat the heat as part of your daily planning rather than an occasional inconvenience. With 95% of days reaching 30°C, there is little reason to expect a cooler spell to make daytime walking comfortable. Keep more active plans for the morning, leave room for indoor breaks around midday, and avoid packing your schedule too tightly. Loose, lightweight clothing, a sunhat and water should be everyday essentials. If you enjoy warmth while sitting in the shade, August can work well; if your ideal city holiday involves walking for much of the day, the heat is a substantial drawback.
Plenty of sunshine, little need to plan around rain
With about 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, sun protection deserves more space in your plans than wet-weather kit. There are about 3 rainy days, so rain is unlikely to be the main disruption, though a completely dry stay is not guaranteed. The long sunny stretches favour outdoor time when you can choose shade and take breaks, rather than prolonged exposure in the middle of the day. Pack sunscreen and sunglasses, and check that your accommodation offers somewhere comfortable to cool down. Dry weather makes plans simpler, but it does not make the heat gentler: an open afternoon is best treated as flexibility, not an invitation to keep moving.
A little perspective
Marrakech through the year
August 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% |
| Aprilbest | 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% |
| AugustSelected | 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 August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Marrakech hot in August?
Marrakech is hot in August: the average daytime high is 35.8°C and nights average 19.0°C. About 100% of August days reach 25°C or more.
How much does it rain in Marrakech in August?
Marrakech sees about 3 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 7 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 2015 (19 mm) and the driest was 1996 (0 mm).
How sunny is Marrakech in August?
Marrakech gets around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 13.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Marrakech compare with the UK in August?
Marrakech is on average 14.4°C warmer than London by day in August (35.8°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Marrakech?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Marrakech reached 45.1°C on 2018-08-02, and the coldest night dropped to 12.7°C on 1993-08-28.
Will I need a layer in the evening?
A light layer is sensible if you tend to feel chilly after dark. Average night lows are around 19°C, while the coolest nights can fall to 16°C or below. You are unlikely to need heavy clothing, but do not assume nights will stay as hot as the afternoons.
How much hotter is Marrakech than London in August?
Marrakech's average daytime high is 35.8°C, compared with London's 21.4°C - a difference of 14.4°C. That is a substantial step up from a typical London August, so plan for proper heat rather than simply swapping trousers for shorts.
Would another month be a better choice?
September, May and April are the better overall choices for Marrakech in the weather comparison. August still suits travellers who prioritise hot, dry conditions, but if you are not keen on heat dictating your daily routine, consider those months instead.
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