Month guide · Casablanca · Morocco
Casablanca in January
What January is really like in Casablanca: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. Mild days and cool nights with occasional rain; comfortable for sightseeing but too cool for swimming.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest month in Casablanca: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with December (19°C (66°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 08:34
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:44
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild days, cool nights and the most rain; quiet and lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 2 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Casablanca, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Casablanca Marina
Hassan II Mosque
Return for sunset on the esplanade, when the waves break below the walls and the minaret's tilework glows.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours with the tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Views
- Photo spot
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Waterfront · Ain Diab and the Corniche
Corniche Ain Diab
The seafront Boulevard de la Corniche runs for several kilometres past beaches, beach clubs, seafood restaurants and cafés, with a wide promenade popular for evening walks and jogging.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Kids
Park · Gauthier and Racine
Parc de la Ligue Arabe
Use it for a midday break with children between downtown sights.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Landmark · Ain Diab and the Corniche
El Hank Lighthouse
The tall white lighthouse on the El Hank headland, built in the early 20th century, marks the rocky point between the port and the Corniche and is a landmark for seafront walks.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 8°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Casablanca?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Casablanca in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Casablanca?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild days and cool nights with occasional rain; comfortable for sightseeing but too cool for swimming.
+How warm is Casablanca in January?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Casablanca in January?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.