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Meknes Weather in January

Meknes in January

The short of it: Meknes in January averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 5 °C (40 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 10 h 8 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 16° · low 5° · rain 56 mm · daylight 10 h 8 min

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

Thirty years of records give Meknes an average January high of 16°, a low of 5° and some 56 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Meknes: highs scarcely reach 16°, nights fall to 5°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 8 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, Meknes runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Al Machouar - Stinia, 1 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

January in Meknes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 8 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al Machouar - StiniaFes-Meknes1 km SW16°5°56 mm
Douar ToulalFes-Meknes5 km WSW16°5°56 mm
OuislaneFes-Meknes6 km ENE16°4°55 mm
ZoualetFes-Meknes9 km ENE16°5°56 mm
Haj KaddourFes-Meknes14 km SE15°3°53 mm
Ain KarmaFes-Meknes14 km NNW17°5°57 mm
Bou FekraneFes-Meknes16 km SSE15°3°52 mm
Sabaa AiyounFes-Meknes17 km E15°4°54 mm

The Almanac · Meknes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Meknes: highs scarcely reach 16°, nights fall to 5°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 4th 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 January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Meknes in January?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 5 °C (40 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Meknes: highs scarcely reach 16°, nights fall to 5°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Meknes?

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

How long are the days in Meknes in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 10 h 8 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 54 min in December to 14 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Meknes in January?

Hardly — January nights average 5 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Meknes in January?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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