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Marrakesh in February
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Rain
Daylight
11h
What to expect
Marrakesh is in late winter during February, with the season well established by this point. It generally feels mild and comfortable, and bigger day–night swings than you might expect. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple. You get a comfortable daylight window for day trips and sightseeing. Day to day, humidity is noticeable and can make afternoons feel heavier, and UV stays strong through the middle of the day.
February in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Marrakesh.
Hottest (avg)
#10 / 12
Wettest (avg)
#5 / 12
Daylight Hours
#9 / 12
Windiest (avg)
#7 / 12
Highest UV
#9 / 12
Most Humid
#3 / 12
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 11.1 h
- UV index (max)
- 6
- Typical sun hours
- 07:13 - 18:17
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 7 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 39%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 65%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for February. Typical high 19.9°C and low 5.4°C.
Typical disruptions in February
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in February.
Cold High impact
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 76% of days (21.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
21.5 days / month
~76% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 21.5 days / month
- Probability ~76% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~21 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 7% of days (1.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.8 days / month
~7% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.8 days / month
- Probability ~7% of days
- Intensity Up to ~25mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain Moderate
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 7% of days (1.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.8 days / month
~7% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.8 days / month
- Probability ~7% of days
- Intensity Up to ~25mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold Moderate
Freezing nights Measures: Freezing nights (min <=0C). Observed about 5% of days (1.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.4 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.4 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~-0°C (P95)
Freezing nights are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
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Wind High impact
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~82km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.4 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~19mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind High impact
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~74km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain Moderate
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~27mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold Minor
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 47% of days (13.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
13.4 days / month
~47% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 13.4 days / month
- Probability ~47% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold nights are possible on ~13 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 30% of days (8.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.5 days / month
~30% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.5 days / month
- Probability ~30% of days
- Intensity Up to ~13mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~9 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 30% of days (8.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.5 days / month
~30% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.5 days / month
- Probability ~30% of days
- Intensity Up to ~97% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~8 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 21% of days (6.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.1 days / month
~21% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.1 days / month
- Probability ~21% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 14% of days (4.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.1 days / month
~14% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.1 days / month
- Probability ~14% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 14% of days (3.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.9 days / month
~14% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.9 days / month
- Probability ~14% of days
- Intensity Up to ~91% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~4 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 12% of days (3.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.5 days / month
~12% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.5 days / month
- Probability ~12% of days
- Intensity Up to ~99% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 11% of days (3.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.2 days / month
~11% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.2 days / month
- Probability ~11% of days
- Intensity Up to ~70km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~3 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 3% of days (0.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold Minor
Hard freeze nights Measures: Hard freeze nights (min <=-2C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~-2°C (P95)
Hard freeze conditions are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cold Minor
Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~10°C (P95)
Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Frequently asked questions
Is February a good time to visit Marrakesh?
Typical February days in Marrakesh reach highs of 20°C (68°F) with nights around 5°C (41°F). It usually feels mild by day and cold after dark. Overall, February sits in the middle of the Marrakesh climate range.
What are temperatures like in February?
In February, you can usually expect highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows near 5°C (41°F). That means mild days and cold nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in February?
Rainfall in February averages 30 mm (1.2 in) across roughly 7 days. Overall it is a moderately wet time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in February?
You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in February. Sunrise is typically around 07:13 and sunset near 18:17. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in February?
UV levels are often high (around 6). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in February?
In February, average wind speeds are around 8 km/h (5 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 41 km/h (25 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.