Best time to visit · Casablanca · Morocco
The best time to visit Casablanca
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best times to visit Casablanca are April to June and September to October, when the weather is warm and dry but not crowded. Summer is warm rather than hot thanks to the Atlantic, making it a good escape from inland heat, though beaches and hotels are busy in August. Winter is mild and wetter, fine for city sightseeing but not for swimming.
Key facts
- Best months
- April–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- March, July–August and November
- Warmest month
- August (avg high 27°C (81°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 18°C (64°F))
- Rainiest month
- December (~8 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February and November
Seasons
Casablanca has a mild Atlantic climate: warm but rarely hot summers cooled by sea breezes and often morning cloud, and mild, wetter winters. The ocean stays cool year-round.
March–May
Spring
Mild, increasingly dry weather that is ideal for walking the Art Deco centre and Corniche.
June–August
Summer
Warm, breezy and dry with morning mist; beach clubs and the Corniche are busy with domestic visitors.
September–November
Autumn
Warm September and the warmest sea, then cooler, wetter weather by November.
December–February
Winter
Mild days, cool nights and the most rain; quiet and lower prices.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 8°C | 7 | 17°C | 10.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| February | 18°C | 9°C | 7 | 17°C | 10.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| March | 20°C | 11°C | 6 | 17°C | 11.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| April | 21°C | 12°C | 6 | 17°C | 13 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 22°C | 15°C | 3 | 18°C | 13.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 24°C | 18°C | 1 | 20°C | 14.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 26°C | 20°C | 0 | 21°C | 14.2 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 27°C | 20°C | 0 | 22°C | 13.4 h | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 26°C | 19°C | 1 | 22°C | 12.3 h | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 24°C | 16°C | 5 | 21°C | 11.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 21°C | 12°C | 7 | 19°C | 10.4 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 19°C | 9°C | 8 | 18°C | 9.9 h | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| April | Casablanca heritage days organised by Casamémoire (usually spring) |
| June | Jazzablanca music festival (usually June or July) |
| September | L'Boulevard urban music festival (usually September) |
| October | Casablanca International Marathon (usually October or November) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February and November, and the sights are quietest in November–February.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Casablanca?
The best times to visit Casablanca are April to June and September to October, when the weather is warm and dry but not crowded. Summer is warm rather than hot thanks to the Atlantic, making it a good escape from inland heat, though beaches and hotels are busy in August. Winter is mild and wetter, fine for city sightseeing but not for swimming.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Casablanca?
Usually in January–February and November. Mild days and cool nights with occasional rain; comfortable for sightseeing but too cool for swimming.
+What is the rainiest month in Casablanca?
December, with about 8 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Casablanca get?
The warmest month, August, averages highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).