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Chefchaouen Weather in August

Chefchaouen in August

The short of it: Chefchaouen in August averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 13 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 18° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 13 h 28 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & September

Thirty years of records give Chefchaouen an average August high of 33°, a low of 18° and some 2.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 28 min in mid-August, 50 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Chefchaouen runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Bab Taza, 13 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

August in Chefchaouen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 28 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bab TazaTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima13 km SSE33°18°2.0 mm
MahrounTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima14 km S33°18°2.0 mm
MokrissetTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima28 km SSW34°20°2.0 mm
Oued LaouTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima35 km NNE31°21°3.0 mm
BrikchaTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima36 km SW34°20°1.0 mm
BoureïtTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima39 km ESE32°17°3.0 mm
Ben QarrichTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima41 km NNW31°21°1.0 mm
ZoumiTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima41 km S34°20°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Chefchaouen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Chefchaouen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°3°122 mm12 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
February14°4°131 mm13 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
March17°6°182 mm13 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April20°10°64 mm14 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
May24°12°34 mm13 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°16°6.0 mm13 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July33°18°0.0 mm12 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
August33°18°2.0 mm12 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
September28°16°18 mm11 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
October23°12°69 mm11 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
November18°8°110 mm12 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦
December15°5°130 mm11 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chefchaouen in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chefchaouen in August?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Chefchaouen?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Chefchaouen in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 28 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 48 min in December to 14 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Chefchaouen in August?

Hardly — August nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chefchaouen in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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