Your February weather guide
MildWeather in Marrakech in February
February is a good time for Marrakech if you want mild weather for exploring rather than reliable summer heat. Average daytime highs are around 19°C, but nights fall to around 5°C, so packing only warm-weather clothes would be a mistake. About 6.6 hours of sunshine a day gives you a reasonable chance of time outdoors in the sun. For a UK traveller, the appeal is warmer afternoons; the catch is chilly evenings and some rain.
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
- 19.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 24°C
- Average night-time low
- 4.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 1°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +11.5°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.6h
- 61% of 10.9 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 6
- 30 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days over 25°C
- 8%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 30.7°C
- 2020-02-28
- Record low 1991-2020
- -3.3°C
- 2012-02-10
- 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 February compares
February is the 10th warmest month of the year in Marrakech and ranks 53rd of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Morocco it is 2nd of 2 (Morocco in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Marrakech is 11.5°C warmer by day and 2.7°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Marrakech peaks at 19.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 24.4°C or more. Roughly 1 in 13 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 4.7°C; one night in ten drops to 0.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 30.7°C (2020-02-28) and the coldest night -3.3°C (2012-02-10).
Rain in February
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 30 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 1991 with 95 mm, the driest 2000 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 67%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:15 and sets about 19:18 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 40%.
Is February a good time to visit Marrakech?
February is not the strongest month here: mild 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.
Comfortable afternoons, cold evenings
Plan to make the most of the middle of the day, when temperatures are more comfortable for sitting outside or walking around. A light layer over a T-shirt gives you flexibility as conditions warm up, while a jacket and warmer clothes will be useful after sunset. The average night low does not tell the whole story: the coldest 10% of nights reach 0.9°C or lower. There can also be warmer spells, with the warmest 10% of days reaching 24.4°C or more. February therefore suits travellers happy to adjust their clothing through the day, rather than anyone expecting consistently warm mornings and evenings.
Keep outdoor plans flexible
Rain is a consideration, but it need not rule out a February trip. There are about 6 rainy days during the month, so bring a light waterproof and leave room to move outdoor plans around. The sunshine average is encouraging, though it does not mean clear skies throughout the day. With about 10.9 hours of daylight, you have time to explore without relying on the colder evening hours. This is a sensible month if mild conditions matter more to you than guaranteed heat. If your timing is flexible, April, May and September are stronger choices overall for weather in Marrakech.
A little perspective
Marrakech through the year
February 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% |
| FebruarySelected | 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% |
| 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
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Marrakech in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Marrakech hot in February?
Marrakech is mild in February: the average daytime high is 19.4°C and nights average 4.7°C. Roughly 1 in 13 February days reach 25°C.
How much does it rain in Marrakech in February?
Marrakech sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 30 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 1991 (95 mm) and the driest was 2000 (1 mm).
How sunny is Marrakech in February?
Marrakech gets around 6.6 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.9 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Marrakech compare with the UK in February?
Marrakech is on average 11.5°C warmer than London by day in February (19.4°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Marrakech?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Marrakech reached 30.7°C on 2020-02-28, and the coldest night dropped to -3.3°C on 2012-02-10.
How much warmer is Marrakech than London in February?
Marrakech's average daytime high is 19.4°C, compared with 7.9°C in London, a difference of 11.5°C. That makes afternoons a clear step up from London winter weather, but Marrakech's cold nights mean you will still need warm layers.
Is Marrakech hot in February?
Usually it is mild rather than hot. Only 8% of days reach 25°C, so do not plan around summer-like warmth. February works better for comfortable daytime exploring than for a holiday where hot weather is the main priority.
Is February worth considering for a short break?
Yes, if you want milder daytime weather without a long flight. The flight from London is about 3 h 36 min. Pack for cold evenings and possible rain, and treat any particularly warm afternoons as a bonus rather than an expectation.
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