Month guide · Fes · Morocco
Fes in February
What February is really like in Fes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Mild days and cold nights with rain spells; quiet in the medina.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Fes: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (16°C (61°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:05
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:04
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
Winter (December–February). Cool, damp days and cold nights; quiet medina and lower prices, but choose a heated riad.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Fes, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Landmark · Batha and Bab Bou Jeloud
Bab Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate)
Built in 1913 in traditional style, the main western gate to the medina is faced with blue zellij tiles on the outside and green on the inside, framing views of the Bou Inania minaret beyond.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Photo spot
- Architecture
- Kids
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Historic site · Fes el-Bali
Chouara Tannery
Come in the morning when the most work is happening and the colours are brightest; accept the sprig of mint offered against the smell.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Kids
- Shopping
Religious site · Fes el-Bali
Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University
Founded in 859 by Fatima al-Fihri, Al-Qarawiyyin is often described as the oldest continuously operating educational institution in the world.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
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Palace · Fes el-Jdid and the Mellah
Royal Palace gates (Dar al-Makhzen)
Visit in the morning light and combine it with the Mellah next door.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 5°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Fes?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Fes in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Fes?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Mild days and cold nights with rain spells; quiet in the medina.
+How warm is Fes in February?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fes in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.