Fez · Morocco
August
Equal to July in heat — not recommended for any visitor who values comfort.
Avoid
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Fez — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
37.2°C
Low
21.8°C
Rain
4mm
Sun
11.1hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Fez
Weather
Low
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in August
- ↑Budget prices remain from July: riads in Fez el-Bali are at their annual low, and negotiation is possible on longer stays. For Moroccan Arabic students or researchers who have specific academic or documentary reasons to be in Fez, the accommodation value is unmatched.
- ↑The Moussem of Moulay Idriss II (preparation begins in August, celebration in September) creates an anticipatory energy in the medina: pilgrims arrive progressively, the zawiya (shrine) of the city's founder is especially active with worshippers, and the traditional Moroccan religious culture is visible in its most concentrated form.
- ↑The August evening market culture in the Ville Nouvelle (French colonial district) around Place de la Résistance is genuinely lively: it's where Fez residents go to escape the medina heat, and the outdoor cafés and ice cream shops are busy until midnight.
What you sacrifice
- ↓37.2°C highs are identical to July in their effect: the medina is genuinely dangerous for sustained daytime walking without proper hydration, acclimatisation, and shade strategy. The Chouara tannery in August heat is an olfactory experience of extreme intensity.
- ↓August is the absolute worst month for experiencing what makes Fez unique: the craftspeople working reduced hours, the medina largely empty of the commercial and educational life that defines it, and the atmosphere of endurance rather than vibrancy.
How August compares to October (best month)
| Factor | August | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 2 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 7 |
| Crowds | 7 | 7 |
August in other destinations
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Fez, not across destinations. Methodology →