0116°C / 9°C
January
Average high 16°C (61°F), low 9°C (49°F). About 77 mm of rain on 8 days, and around 8 hours of sunshine a day. Mild but wet, with rain on several days. A good month for the Kasbah, museums and cafés.
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Tangier weather by month
Tangier has a Mediterranean climate with Atlantic influence: mild, wet winters and warm, dry, often windy summers on the Strait of Gibraltar. Here is what each month is really like, with average temperatures, rainfall and sunshine from ten years of measured data. Figures are averages for 2015 to 2024 from ERA5 reanalysis data (via Open-Meteo).
Month by month
Tangier weather through the year
0217°C / 10°C
February
Average high 17°C (62°F), low 10°C (50°F). About 61 mm of rain on 8 days, and around 9 hours of sunshine a day. Cool and showery, with brighter spells. Views across the Strait to Spain are often sharp after rain.
0318°C / 11°C
March
Average high 18°C (64°F), low 11°C (51°F). About 124 mm of rain on 11 days, and around 10 hours of sunshine a day. The wettest month on average. Pack waterproofs, but the countryside towards Cape Spartel is green and lovely.
0420°C / 12°C
April
Average high 20°C (68°F), low 12°C (54°F). About 64 mm of rain on 8 days, and around 11 hours of sunshine a day. Mild and fresher, with fewer rainy days. A good month for walking the medina and day trips to Asilah and Chefchaouen.
0523°C / 15°C
May
Average high 23°C (74°F), low 15°C (59°F). About 26 mm of rain on 5 days, and around 12 hours of sunshine a day. Warm, sunny and comfortable. One of the best months for Tangier and the whole north.
0626°C / 18°C
June
Average high 26°C (79°F), low 18°C (64°F). About 11 mm of rain on 3 days, and around 13 hours of sunshine a day. Warm and dry, with the beaches starting to fill. Evenings on the terraces are excellent.
0729°C / 20°C
July
Average high 29°C (85°F), low 20°C (67°F). About 1 mm of rain on 0 days, and around 13 hours of sunshine a day. Warm but tempered by the sea and the wind. Beaches at Cape Spartel and Achakar are at their best.
0830°C / 21°C
August
Average high 30°C (86°F), low 21°C (69°F). About 2 mm of rain on 0 days, and around 12 hours of sunshine a day. The warmest month, busy with Moroccan and European holidaymakers. Book transfers and riads early.
0927°C / 19°C
September
Average high 27°C (81°F), low 19°C (66°F). About 12 mm of rain on 3 days, and around 11 hours of sunshine a day. Still warm and mostly dry, with fewer crowds after the summer holidays. A very good month to visit.
1024°C / 17°C
October
Average high 24°C (76°F), low 17°C (62°F). About 71 mm of rain on 8 days, and around 10 hours of sunshine a day. Warm days and the first autumn rains. Pleasant for city walking and the Rif day trips.
1120°C / 13°C
November
Average high 20°C (68°F), low 13°C (55°F). About 88 mm of rain on 9 days, and around 9 hours of sunshine a day. Mild and increasingly wet. Quieter, with good hotel value.
1218°C / 11°C
December
Average high 18°C (64°F), low 11°C (52°F). About 90 mm of rain on 9 days, and around 8 hours of sunshine a day. Mild but rainy, rarely cold. Bring a waterproof and enjoy the cafés and museums.
Frequently asked
What is the weather like in Tangier in July?
In July, Tangier averages a high of 29°C (85°F) and a low of 20°C (67°F), with about 1 mm of rain on 0 days and around 13 hours of sunshine a day. Warm but tempered by the sea and the wind. Beaches at Cape Spartel and Achakar are at their best.
What is the weather like in Tangier in December?
In December, Tangier averages a high of 18°C (64°F) and a low of 11°C (52°F), with about 90 mm of rain on 9 days and around 8 hours of sunshine a day. Mild but rainy, rarely cold. Bring a waterproof and enjoy the cafés and museums.
What is the weather like in Tangier in April?
In April, Tangier averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 12°C (54°F), with about 64 mm of rain on 8 days and around 11 hours of sunshine a day. Mild and fresher, with fewer rainy days. A good month for walking the medina and day trips to Asilah and Chefchaouen.
What is the hottest month in Tangier?
August is the hottest month, with an average high of 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C. The warmest month, busy with Moroccan and European holidaymakers. Book transfers and riads early.
What is the coldest month in Tangier?
January has the coldest nights, with an average low of 9°C (49°F), while days still reach about 16°C. Mild but wet, with rain on several days. A good month for the Kasbah, museums and cafés.
When does it rain in Tangier?
Most rain falls in March and December, with about 124 mm and 90 mm respectively. The driest month is July.
What is the best time to visit Tangier?
For comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between 20°C and 30°C and few rainy days, the best months are May, June, July and September. Ramadan dates move earlier each year; check them for your trip.
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