Fes, Morocco Climate & Monthly Averages
Fes has a semi-arid climate. August is the hottest month, averaging 99° by day; January is the coldest at 62°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Fes's climate
Fes runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 2 mm (0.1 in) while the wet season peaks in March at 3.2 inches (82 mm). Highs range from 62°F (17°C) to 99°F (37°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
4 months average under 20 mm of rain, the longest unbroken stretch running June through September. August is the warm end of the year, averaging 99°F (37°C) by day and 71°F (21°C) overnight. January sits at the other end of the year: 62°F (17°C) by day, 42°F (5°C) at night. Precipitation concentrates in March - 3.2 inches (82 mm) on 9 days - and thins out by July.
Five of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is February through April. Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 4 months of the year, June through September being the unbroken run. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 116°F (46°C) and the lowest daily minimum 28°F (-2°C).
More climate facts for Fes
- Hottest month: August - highs near 99°F (37°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 62°F (17°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 116°F (46°C) high · 28°F (-2°C) low
- Wettest month: March (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid
- Annual swing: 19°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 13°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 4
- Average humidity: 59%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Fes
Aim for October to February and May if you get the choice: temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it, and highs average 71°F (22°C) against roughly 6 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in October.
What to pack
Pack for Fes with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection. Note the gap between afternoon and night: August pairs 99°F (37°C) with 71°F (21°C).
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 42° | 8 | 2.1 in | 8.5 h/day | 10.1 h | 24% | 70% |
| February | 65° | 44° | 7 | 2.0 in | 9.5 h/day | 10.9 h | 25% | 68% |
| March | 68° | 47° | 9 | 3.2 in | 9.5 h/day | 11.9 h | 28% | 69% |
| April | 74° | 52° | 8 | 2.4 in | 10.7 h/day | 13.0 h | 27% | 64% |
| May | 83° | 58° | 5 | 1.6 in | 11.6 h/day | 13.9 h | 17% | 55% |
| June | 90° | 63° | 3 | 0.4 in | 12.5 h/day | 14.4 h | 9% | 50% |
| July | 100° | 69° | 0 | 0.1 in | 12.6 h/day | 14.2 h | 1% | 42% |
| August | 99° | 71° | 1 | 0.2 in | 12.2 h/day | 13.4 h | 4% | 43% |
| September | 90° | 65° | 3 | 0.7 in | 11.0 h/day | 12.3 h | 10% | 53% |
| October | 82° | 59° | 6 | 1.8 in | 9.4 h/day | 11.3 h | 20% | 56% |
| November | 71° | 49° | 7 | 1.8 in | 8.8 h/day | 10.3 h | 23% | 64% |
| December | 65° | 45° | 6 | 2.0 in | 8.3 h/day | 9.9 h | 19% | 70% |
Fes month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Fes's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 8.5 h
- Daylight
- 10.1 h
February
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h
- Daylight
- 10.9 h
March
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h
- Daylight
- 11.9 h
April
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.0 h
May
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 11.6 h
- Daylight
- 13.9 h
June
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 12.5 h
- Daylight
- 14.4 h
July
- Rain
- 0 days
- Sunshine
- 12.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.2 h
August
- Rain
- 1 day
- Sunshine
- 12.2 h
- Daylight
- 13.4 h
September
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 11.0 h
- Daylight
- 12.3 h
October
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 9.4 h
- Daylight
- 11.3 h
November
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 8.8 h
- Daylight
- 10.3 h
December
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 8.3 h
- Daylight
- 9.9 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Fes's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
Seasonal weather under Fes's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Fes is pleasantly warm: 75°F (24°C) by day, 52°F (11°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.6 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Fes runs at full heat, with daytime highs averaging 96°F (36°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); precipitation is sparse, near 18 mm (0.7 in) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 12.4 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Fes is hot: 81°F (27°C) by day, 58°F (14°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 16 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Fes runs cool rather than cold: 64°F (18°C) by day, 44°F (6°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
How unusual is Fes?
- Afternoons run 13°C above the following night - a bigger day-to-night gap than 96% of the 3496 cities we track.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Fes temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.