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Meknes Weather in August

Meknes in August

The short of it: Meknes in August averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 13 h 24 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 34° · low 19° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 13 h 24 min

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

Thirty years of records give Meknes an average August high of 34°, a low of 19° and some 2.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 34° 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 24 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, Meknes runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Al Machouar - Stinia, 1 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

August in Meknes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 24 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al Machouar - StiniaFes-Meknes1 km SW34°19°2.0 mm
Douar ToulalFes-Meknes5 km WSW35°19°2.0 mm
OuislaneFes-Meknes6 km ENE34°19°2.0 mm
ZoualetFes-Meknes9 km ENE35°19°2.0 mm
Haj KaddourFes-Meknes14 km SE35°18°3.0 mm
Ain KarmaFes-Meknes14 km NNW35°20°2.0 mm
Bou FekraneFes-Meknes16 km SSE35°18°3.0 mm
Sabaa AiyounFes-Meknes17 km E35°19°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Meknes 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 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Meknes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°5°56 mm8 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
February17°6°54 mm10 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
March20°8°63 mm11 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
April22°10°55 mm11 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May26°13°32 mm11 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°16°8.0 mm11 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
July34°19°1.0 mm11 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
August34°19°2.0 mm10 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦✦
September30°17°14 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
October26°14°51 mm9 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
November20°9°66 mm9 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
December17°6°65 mm8 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Meknes in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Meknes in August?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° 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 Meknes?

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

How long are the days in Meknes in August?

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

Does it snow in Meknes in August?

Hardly — August nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Meknes in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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