Your October weather guide
HotWeather in Marrakech in October
October is a good time for Marrakech if you want hot afternoons without relying on warmth after dark. Average daytime highs are 27°C, while nights fall to around 13°C, so pack light clothes and a proper evening layer. Rain affects about 4 days during the month: enough to keep plans flexible, but not a reason to rule it out. It suits travellers happy to slow down when the afternoon gets hot.
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
- 27.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 33°C
- Average night-time low
- 12.9°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 9°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +12.5°C
- London averages 14.6°C in October
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.6h
- 59% of 11.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 4
- 23 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days over 25°C
- 67%
- 30% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 39.4°C
- 2019-10-01
- Record low 1991-2020
- 3.7°C
- 2000-10-14
- 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 October compares
October is the 6th warmest month of the year in Marrakech and ranks 43rd of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Morocco it is 1st of 2 (Morocco in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Marrakech is 12.5°C warmer by day and 4.5°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in October
The typical October day in Marrakech peaks at 27.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.7°C or more. About 67% of days top 25°C and 1 in 3 pass 30°C. Nights average 12.9°C; one night in ten drops to 9.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 39.4°C (2019-10-01) and the coldest night 3.7°C (2000-10-14).
Rain in October
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 4 days with 1 mm or more, 23 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 1994 with 72 mm, the driest 2014 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 61%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:35 and sets about 19:00 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 41%.
Is October a good time to visit Marrakech?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain. The best months for Marrakech on our scoring are September, May, April; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Plan for heat, not just mild autumn sunshine
Think of October as hot-weather travel with cooler evenings, rather than a mild autumn break. Temperatures reach 25°C on 67% of days and 30°C on 30%, so there is a real chance of afternoons feeling too hot for prolonged walking. Put more active plans earlier in the day and leave room for shade and a rest around midday. Loose, breathable clothing makes sense, but a bag packed only for summer will leave you short after sunset. The coldest 10% of nights fall to 9°C or lower, making a jumper or light jacket useful if you plan to stay out late.
Plenty of sunshine, with room for a rainy spell
With about 6.6 hours of sunshine across 11.2 hours of daylight, October gives you useful time outdoors, though you should not expect uninterrupted blue skies. About 4 rainy days means a short stay can still catch wet weather, so keep outdoor plans movable rather than assigning everything to a fixed day. A compact umbrella or light waterproof is a sensible precaution; heavy rainwear need not dominate your packing. The balance suits a city break where you can pause or change plans when needed. Choose October for warmth and a reasonable prospect of sunshine, not for a guarantee of dry weather.
A little perspective
Marrakech through the year
October 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% |
| August | 35.8°C | 19.0°C | 10.6 | 7 | 3 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 31.1°C | 16.5°C | 8.4 | 12 | 3 | 94% |
| OctoberSelected | 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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A little more detail
Marrakech in October FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Marrakech hot in October?
Marrakech is hot in October: the average daytime high is 27.1°C and nights average 12.9°C. About 67% of October days reach 25°C or more.
How much does it rain in Marrakech in October?
Marrakech sees about 4 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 23 mm of rain in a typical October. The wettest October between 1991 and 2020 was 1994 (72 mm) and the driest was 2014 (2 mm).
How sunny is Marrakech in October?
Marrakech gets around 6.6 hours of sunshine a day in October out of 11.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Marrakech compare with the UK in October?
Marrakech is on average 12.5°C warmer than London by day in October (27.1°C against 14.6°C).
What is the hottest October on record in Marrakech?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day in Marrakech reached 39.4°C on 2019-10-01, and the coldest night dropped to 3.7°C on 2000-10-14.
How much warmer is Marrakech than London in October?
Marrakech's average daytime high is 27.1°C, compared with London's 14.6°C, a difference of 12.5°C. That makes it a clear step up in daytime warmth, although Marrakech's average night low of 12.9°C still calls for an evening layer.
Is October the best month to go to Marrakech?
October is a good fit if hot afternoons appeal and some rain is acceptable. September, May and April are better overall choices for weather, but October still works well if you are comfortable planning around midday heat and cooler nights.
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