Marrakech August — heat shimmering over the medina

Marrakech · Morocco

August

Near-identical to July: extreme heat, empty city, extraordinary prices. Avoid unless you're serious about it.

Worth considering

#12 of 12 months

There are better months for Marrakech — see the full ranking below.

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Climate

High

35.8°C

Low

21.2°C

Rain

0mm

Sun

12.3hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How August scores in Marrakech

Weather
Low
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Above average

What you gain in August

  • Zero rain and maximum sunshine hours — the lowest budget window of the entire year
  • Cool-of-evening culture: the city's rooftop bars and night markets genuinely atmospheric after 21:00
  • Riad pool days are genuinely decadent at budget prices

What you sacrifice

  • Daytime high of 36°C average, with spikes above 40°C common
  • Many local residents on holiday — authenticity of daily life significantly reduced
  • Aggressive heat management required: every midday requires an indoor retreat

How August compares to October (best month)

FactorAugustOctober
Weather
2
9
Value
9
7
Crowds
9
6

August in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Marrakech, not across destinations. Methodology →