Marrakech · Month comparison

January vs October

October ranks #1 overall vs January at #4. October equals spring for quality — warm, golden, and the best balance of everything.

Marrakech January — the medina souks in quiet winter morning

January

#4 of 12 months

Best match

Pleasantly warm days, cold nights — the medina at its most authentic and affordable.

  • ↑Daytime 17°C: perfect for medina exploration without heat stress
  • ↑Riad prices at annual lows — beautiful courtyard accommodation 30–40% cheaper than spring
Marrakech October — golden light on the Koutoubia Mosque

October

#1 of 12 months

Best match

October equals spring for quality — warm, golden, and the best balance of everything.

  • ↑27°C: the medina is fully walkable throughout the day without heat stress
  • ↑Marrakech International Film Festival (if scheduled): Moroccan and international cinema in the city's most beautiful venues
FactorJanuaryOctober
Weather score
7
9
Value score
8
7
Crowd score
8
6
Events score
4
7
Atmosphere
8
9
Avg high temp17.3°C27.1°C
Monthly rain39mm15mm
Daily sunshine7.3hrs9.9hrs

January trade-offs

  • ↓Cold evenings (5°C) — rooftop dining and pool culture not viable
  • ↓Some tourist-facing restaurants and hammams reduced hours
  • ↓Garden visits (Majorelle, Menara) less compelling without flowers or warmth

October trade-offs

  • ↓Tourism returns sharply — riad prices comparable to spring shoulder season
  • ↓Djemaa el-Fna square busy again in evenings
  • ↓Some properties implement early closure for refurbishment before the Christmas peak
See all 12 months for Marrakech →January in detail →October in detail →
Scores compare months within Marrakech. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →