Your September weather guide
HotWeather in Marrakech in September
September is a good choice for Marrakech if you want hot, mostly dry weather and can plan around the midday heat. Average daytime highs reach 31.1°C, while nights fall to 16.5°C, so packing only for heat would be a mistake. With about 3 rainy days, rain is unlikely to dominate your plans. It suits travellers happy to take a shaded break during the hottest part of the day, rather than walk continuously from morning to evening.
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
- 31.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 37°C
- Average night-time low
- 16.5°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 14°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +12.5°C
- London averages 18.6°C in September
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.4h
- 69% of 12.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 3
- 12 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 56%
- Days over 25°C
- 94%
- 62% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 41.7°C
- 2019-09-30
- Record low 1991-2020
- 9.2°C
- 1993-09-29
- 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 September compares
September is the 4th warmest month of the year in Marrakech and ranks 6th of 134 destinations we compare for September - see where else is hot in September. Within Morocco it is 1st of 2 (Morocco in September). Against London's average high of 18.6°C in September, Marrakech is 12.5°C warmer by day and 5.3°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in September
The typical September day in Marrakech peaks at 31.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 36.5°C or more. About 94% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 16.5°C; one night in ten drops to 13.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest September day here reached 41.7°C (2019-09-30) and the coldest night 9.2°C (1993-09-29).
Rain in September
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 12 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest September was 2013 with 81 mm, the driest 2017 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 56%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:16 and sets about 19:38 local time in mid-September. Average cloud cover is 31%.
Is September a good time to visit Marrakech?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little 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.
Plan for hot afternoons and cooler evenings
The main catch is that September can be considerably hotter than its average suggests. The warmest 10% of days reach 36.5°C or more, making long walks in the afternoon less appealing. Put your more active plans in the morning, keep water handy and leave room for a slower spell in the shade later on. Loose, breathable clothing, a hat and sunscreen make sense during the day. After dark, the temperature drop calls for a different approach: bring a light layer, especially if you tend to feel the cold. The coldest 10% of nights fall to 13.6°C or lower, so cooler evenings are a real possibility.
Dry weather makes outdoor plans easier
September's dry weather is a strong reason to go, particularly if rain is what you want to leave behind in the UK. About 8.4 hours of sunshine within 12.2 hours of daylight gives you plenty of scope for outdoor time without needing to use the hottest hours. Rain is still possible, so keep some flexibility rather than assuming every day will stay dry. Heavy waterproof clothing need not be the focus of your packing; sun protection and comfortable clothes deserve more attention. Overall, this is a better fit for someone seeking reliable warmth than someone who wants mild conditions for walking throughout the day.
A little perspective
Marrakech through the year
September 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% |
| SeptemberSelectedbest | 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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A little more detail
Marrakech in September FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Marrakech hot in September?
Marrakech is hot in September: the average daytime high is 31.1°C and nights average 16.5°C. About 94% of September days reach 25°C or more.
How much does it rain in Marrakech in September?
Marrakech sees about 3 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 12 mm of rain in a typical September. The wettest September between 1991 and 2020 was 2013 (81 mm) and the driest was 2017 (0 mm).
How sunny is Marrakech in September?
Marrakech gets around 8.4 hours of sunshine a day in September out of 12.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Marrakech compare with the UK in September?
Marrakech is on average 12.5°C warmer than London by day in September (31.1°C against 18.6°C).
What is the hottest September on record in Marrakech?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest September day in Marrakech reached 41.7°C on 2019-09-30, and the coldest night dropped to 9.2°C on 1993-09-29.
How much hotter is Marrakech than London in September?
Marrakech's average daytime high is 31.1°C, compared with London's 18.6°C - a difference of 12.5°C. That is a substantial jump, so expect to adjust your pace and plan for shade rather than dress and walk as you would at home.
Is it likely to reach 30°C during my trip?
Temperatures reach 30°C on 62% of September days, so that level of heat is common rather than exceptional. Days reaching 25°C account for 94%, making warm daytime weather a reasonable expectation, though not a guarantee for every day of your stay.
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