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Marrakesh Weather in September

Marrakesh in September

The short of it: Marrakesh in September averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 12 h 19 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 20° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 12 h 19 min

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

Thirty years of records give Marrakesh an average September high of 31°, a low of 20° and some 7.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 19 min in mid-September, 59 minutes less than a month before.

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

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

September in Marrakesh, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus August
4° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus October
4° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 19 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Méchouar-KasbaMarrakesh-Safi4 km SSE31°19°8.0 mm
TamansourtMarrakesh-Safi17 km NW32°19°7.0 mm
TameslouhtMarrakesh-Safi18 km SSW31°19°10 mm
Had Abdallah RhiatMarrakesh-Safi20 km SE31°19°7.0 mm
LoudayaMarrakesh-Safi24 km W31°19°10 mm
AghmatMarrakesh-Safi30 km SE31°18°9.0 mm
Sidi Bou OthmaneMarrakesh-Safi30 km N31°18°8.0 mm
M'NabhaMarrakesh-Safi31 km NNW31°18°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Marrakesh Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marrakesh in September?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Marrakesh?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are March and November.

How long are the days in Marrakesh in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 19 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 6 min in December to 14 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Marrakesh in September?

Hardly — September nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Marrakesh in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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