Best time to visit Rabat, Morocco

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The best time to visit Rabat is June-August

Are you looking for the best time to visit Rabat? Well, you’re in the right place! Although Rabat is a great destination to visit almost all year round, June-August is the best time to go due to its perfect climate conditions. Around this time of year, flights and accommodation can also be cheaper as it is outside of key peak holiday seasons if you book well enough in advance.

In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 31℃ (89℉). In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 6℃ (43℉) at night.

If you’re keen to see the sights of Rabat during the day, the sun stays up the longest around August. The wet season in Rabat usually falls during the months surrounding November each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

Keep reading to find out when the best times to travel to Rabat are for whatever trip you’re planning. By the time you finish, you’ll have all the info you need, and you’ll be ready to start booking. Don’t know where to look or who to book with? Don’t stress! We’ve hand-picked our favourite online travel tools we use, know and love so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands. Happy reading!

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

July

Most daylight

August

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Rabat seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Rabat as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Rabat is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Rabat

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Rabat for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Rabat climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Rabat for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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FEB
MAR
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JUN
JUL
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SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC

Rabat in January

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 10 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rabat in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Rabat in February

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
  • Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 7 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rabat in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Rabat in March

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 18 days
  • Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 11 days
18 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rabat in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Rabat in April

  • Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 9 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rabat in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Rabat in May

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 68%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 5 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rabat in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Rabat in June

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
  • Average humidity: 68%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 2 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rabat in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Rabat in July

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 2 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rabat in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Rabat in August

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 67%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 3 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rabat in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Rabat in September

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 5 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rabat in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.

Rabat in October

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average humidity: 67%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 7 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rabat in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Rabat in November

  • Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 10 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rabat in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Rabat in December

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 7 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rabat in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Rabat is usually August, where temperatures tend to rise to around 29℃ (84℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Rabat is generally around July. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in July first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Rabat is generally around November, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of November too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Rabat, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in August are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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