Marrakesh in July
What to expect
In Marrakesh, July sits in mid-summer, with a clear seasonal rhythm running through the month. Most afternoons run very hot in direct sun, with evenings that can feel like a different gear. You get long daylight windows for full-day exploring. Comfort is usually predictable, so a standard day plan works well.
July in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Marrakesh.
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
- 14 h
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 05:37 - 19:36
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 3 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 16%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 45%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for July. Typical high 36.5°C and low 18.7°C.
Typical disruptions in July
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in July.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 97% of days (30.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
30.0 days / month
~97% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 30.0 days / month
- Probability ~97% of days
- Intensity Up to ~44°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~30 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 92% of days (28.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
28.5 days / month
~92% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 28.5 days / month
- Probability ~92% of days
- Intensity Up to ~44°C (P95)
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~28 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 73% of days (22.8 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
22.8 days / month
~73% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 22.8 days / month
- Probability ~73% of days
- Intensity Up to ~44°C (P95)
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~23 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 64% of days (19.9 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
19.9 days / month
~64% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 19.9 days / month
- Probability ~64% of days
- Intensity Up to ~44°C (P95)
Very hot days are possible on ~20 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Extreme heat days Measures: Extreme heat days (>=40C). Observed about 23% of days (7.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.2 days / month
~23% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.2 days / month
- Probability ~23% of days
- Intensity Up to ~46°C (P95)
Extreme heat is possible on ~7 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 1.6 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.6 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.6 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~41°C (P95)
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in July. 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 ~70km/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.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 1.2 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.2 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.2 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~41°C (P95)
Heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 16% of days (5.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.0 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.0 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~58km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~5 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 14% of days (4.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.2 days / month
~14% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.2 days / month
- Probability ~14% of days
- Intensity Up to ~28°C (P95)
Warm nights are possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 11% of days (3.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.5 days / month
~11% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.5 days / month
- Probability ~11% of days
- Intensity Up to ~2.1mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Hot nights Measures: Hot nights (min >=25C). Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.2 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.2 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~29°C (P95)
Hot nights are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~83% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5.6h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Frequently asked questions
Is July a good time to visit Marrakesh?
Typical July days in Marrakesh reach highs of 37°C (99°F) with nights around 19°C (66°F). It usually feels very hot by day and mild after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in July?
In July, you can usually expect highs of 37°C (99°F) and lows near 19°C (66°F). That means very hot days and mild nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in July?
Rainfall in July averages 3 mm (0.12 in) across roughly 3 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in July?
You can expect about 14 hours of daylight in July. Sunrise is typically around 05:37 and sunset near 19:36. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in July?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in July?
In July, average wind speeds are around 9 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 43 km/h (27 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.