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Fes Weather in August

Fes in August

The short of it: Fes in August averages a high of 36 °C (96 °F) and a low of 20 °C (69 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 13 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 20° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 13 h 25 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & April

August in Fes brings afternoons near 36° and nights around 20°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 25 min in mid-August, 48 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, Fes runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. New Fes, 2 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Fes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 25 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
New FesFes-Meknes2 km NNW36°20°1.0 mm
Fès al BaliFes-Meknes6 km NE36°21°1.0 mm
Oulad TayebFes-Meknes10 km S36°19°2.0 mm
Ras el MaFes-Meknes11 km SW36°20°2.0 mm
EssekhinatFes-Meknes13 km E37°21°1.0 mm
Aïn CheggagFes-Meknes16 km SSW36°19°3.0 mm
Moulay YacoubFes-Meknes18 km WNW36°20°1.0 mm
Aïn TaoujdatFes-Meknes22 km WSW36°20°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Fes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Fes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°5°52 mm9 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
February18°6°52 mm11 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
March21°9°63 mm11 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
April24°11°53 mm12 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May28°14°34 mm11 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
June32°17°8.0 mm11 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
July36°20°1.0 mm11 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
August36°20°1.0 mm10 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
September31°18°12 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
October26°14°57 mm9 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
November20°9°76 mm10 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦✦
December17°7°74 mm8 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fes in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fes in August?

Days average 36 °C (96 °F) and nights 20 °C (69 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Fes?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and April.

How long are the days in Fes in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 25 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 54 min in December to 14 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Fes in August?

Hardly — August nights average 20 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Fes in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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