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Marrakesh Weather in March

Marrakesh in March

The short of it: Marrakesh in March averages a high of 23 °C (74 °F) and a low of 11 °C (51 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 11° · rain 31 mm · daylight 11 h 54 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: March & November

March in Marrakesh brings afternoons near 23° and nights around 11°, with about 31 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 23°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 31 mm.

The sun is up for about 11 h 54 min in mid-March, 53 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates March 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Marrakesh runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Méchouar-Kasba, 4 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

March in Marrakesh, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus April
2° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 54 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Méchouar-KasbaMarrakesh-Safi4 km SSE23°11°32 mm
TamansourtMarrakesh-Safi17 km NW24°11°29 mm
TameslouhtMarrakesh-Safi18 km SSW23°10°34 mm
Had Abdallah RhiatMarrakesh-Safi20 km SE23°10°36 mm
LoudayaMarrakesh-Safi24 km W23°10°29 mm
AghmatMarrakesh-Safi30 km SE22°9°41 mm
Sidi Bou OthmaneMarrakesh-Safi30 km N23°10°32 mm
M'NabhaMarrakesh-Safi31 km NNW23°10°30 mm

The Almanac · Marrakesh Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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March
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Much like February: highs about 23°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 31 mm.

Climate of Marrakesh by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°6°28 mm8 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
February20°8°26 mm10 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
March23°11°31 mm10 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
April25°13°26 mm12 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
May29°16°13 mm12 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
June32°19°4.0 mm13 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
July36°23°1.0 mm13 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦
August35°23°3.0 mm13 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦
September31°20°7.0 mm10 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
October28°16°21 mm9 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
November22°11°31 mm8 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°8°25 mm9 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Marrakesh in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marrakesh in March?

Days average 23 °C (74 °F) and nights 11 °C (51 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 23°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 31 mm.

Is March a good time to visit Marrakesh?

The Almanac gives March 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Marrakesh in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 6 min in December to 14 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Marrakesh in March?

Hardly — March nights average 11 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Marrakesh in March?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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