Things to do · Fes
Fes sits inland in northern Morocco, so it is wetter and cooler in winter than Marrakech and very hot in high summer. Here is what each month is really like, with average temperatures, rainfall and sunshine from ten years of measured data, and what it means for exploring the medina. Figures are averages for 2015 to 2024 from ERA5 reanalysis data (via Open-Meteo).
Month by month
Average high 17°C (62°F), low 5°C (41°F). About 52 mm of rain on 8 days, and around 9 hours of sunshine a day. Cool and often damp, with cold nights. The medina is quiet and atmospheric; riads with heating or a fireplace make a big difference.
Average high 19°C (65°F), low 7°C (44°F). About 50 mm of rain on 7 days, and around 10 hours of sunshine a day. Still cool with regular rain, though sunny spells are common. A peaceful month for the madrasas and museums.
Average high 20°C (68°F), low 8°C (47°F). About 83 mm of rain on 9 days, and around 10 hours of sunshine a day. The wettest month on average, but spring is on its way with green hills around the city. Pack a light waterproof.
Average high 23°C (74°F), low 11°C (51°F). About 61 mm of rain on 9 days, and around 11 hours of sunshine a day. Mild and fresh, with fewer rainy days. A lovely month for the medina and for day trips to Volubilis, Meknes and Moulay Idriss.
Average high 29°C (83°F), low 14°C (57°F). About 41 mm of rain on 5 days, and around 12 hours of sunshine a day. Warm, bright and comfortable, one of the best months to visit. The Fes Festival of World Sacred Music often takes place in late May or June.
Average high 32°C (90°F), low 17°C (63°F). About 10 mm of rain on 3 days, and around 13 hours of sunshine a day. Hot afternoons begin, but mornings and evenings are pleasant. Explore the tanneries and souks early in the day.
Average high 38°C (100°F), low 21°C (69°F). About 2 mm of rain on 0 days, and around 13 hours of sunshine a day. The hottest month, with afternoons often near 38°C. The covered lanes of the medina help, but plan a long midday break.
Average high 37°C (99°F), low 21°C (70°F). About 6 mm of rain on 1 day, and around 12 hours of sunshine a day. Very hot and dry. Early starts, rooftop evenings and a day in the cooler Middle Atlas around Ifrane make the most of it.
Average high 32°C (90°F), low 18°C (65°F). About 18 mm of rain on 3 days, and around 11 hours of sunshine a day. Still warm but easing, with the first autumn showers late in the month. A good time to return to sightseeing at a normal pace.
Average high 28°C (82°F), low 15°C (59°F). About 47 mm of rain on 6 days, and around 9 hours of sunshine a day. Warm days, cooler nights and the first real rains. A beautiful month for the city and the surrounding countryside.
Average high 22°C (71°F), low 10°C (49°F). About 45 mm of rain on 7 days, and around 9 hours of sunshine a day. Mild days and cool evenings, with rain on several days. Quieter, and good value for riads.
Average high 18°C (65°F), low 7°C (45°F). About 50 mm of rain on 6 days, and around 8 hours of sunshine a day. Cool and damp, with nights around 7°C. Bring warm layers for the evening and enjoy a medina with far fewer visitors.
In December, Fes averages a high of 18°C (65°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 50 mm of rain on 6 days and around 8 hours of sunshine a day. Cool and damp, with nights around 7°C. Bring warm layers for the evening and enjoy a medina with far fewer visitors.
In March, Fes averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 8°C (47°F), with about 83 mm of rain on 9 days and around 10 hours of sunshine a day. The wettest month on average, but spring is on its way with green hills around the city. Pack a light waterproof.
In July, Fes averages a high of 38°C (100°F) and a low of 21°C (69°F), with about 2 mm of rain on 0 days and around 13 hours of sunshine a day. The hottest month, with afternoons often near 38°C. The covered lanes of the medina help, but plan a long midday break.
July is the hottest month, with an average high of 38°C (100°F) and lows around 21°C. The hottest month, with afternoons often near 38°C. The covered lanes of the medina help, but plan a long midday break.
January has the coldest nights, with an average low of 5°C (41°F), while days still reach about 17°C. Cool and often damp, with cold nights. The medina is quiet and atmospheric; riads with heating or a fireplace make a big difference.
Most rain falls in March and April, with about 83 mm and 61 mm respectively. The driest month is July.
For comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between 20°C and 30°C and few rainy days, the best months are May. The Fes Festival of World Sacred Music is usually held in late spring; Ramadan dates move earlier each year, so check them for your trip.
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