Best time to visit Tangier, Morocco

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The best time to visit Tangier is May-July

Are you looking to travel to Tangier and want to find out when’s the best time to visit? You’re in the right place! The perfect time to visit Tangier is May-July due to the excellent weather conditions, and you might even find that the cost of flights and accommodation are lower than if you travel during the peak holiday seasons.

In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 29℃ (84℉). The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as 8℃ (46℉).

The days are longest in Tangier in July, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. November sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in July instead.

Continue reading to find out more about when to visit Tangier, including the climate, seasonal info, what to pack, FAQs, and the best tools to help you plan and book your next vacation.

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

July

Most daylight

July

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Tangier seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Tangier as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Tangier 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 Tangier

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 Tangier 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.

Tangier 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 Tangier 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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OCT
NOV
DEC

Tangier in January

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 11 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

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


Tangier in February

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 18 days
  • Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 9 days
18 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

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


Tangier in March

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
  • Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 18 days
  • Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 12 days
18 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

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


Tangier in April

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 10 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

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


Tangier in May

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 5 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

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


Tangier in June

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 2 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Tangier 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.


Tangier in July

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 29 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
29 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

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


Tangier in August

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

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


Tangier in September

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 5 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

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

Tangier in October

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 7 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Tangier 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.


Tangier in November

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 18 days
  • Average rainfall: 68mm (3") over 11 days
18 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

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


Tangier in December

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
  • Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 8 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

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


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Tangier is usually August, where temperatures tend to rise to around 28℃ (82℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Tangier 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 Tangier 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 Tangier, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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