Month guide · Fes · Morocco
Fes in January
What January 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
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.1 hours of daylight. Cool, often sunny days and cold nights; riads can be chilly, so check that rooms are heated.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Fes: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with December (17°C (63°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 08:25
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:33
- Daylight
- About 10.1 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, January rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Fes, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Fes el-Bali
Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts
Finish on the rooftop terrace for mint tea and one of the best views in the centre of the medina.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
Viewpoint · Bab Guissa and the northern hillside
Marinid Tombs viewpoint
The crumbling remains of 14th-century Marinid royal tombs stand on the hill north of the medina, the classic viewpoint over Fes el-Bali's rooftops, minarets and green-tiled roofs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Kids
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Castle · Bab Guissa and the northern hillside
Borj Nord
Combine it with the Marinid Tombs on the same walk; access to the interior varies.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
Garden · Batha and Bab Bou Jeloud
Jnan Sbil Gardens
A historic royal garden between Fes el-Bali and Fes el-Jdid, restored in the 2010s, with palm and bamboo avenues, fountains, a lake and benches in the shade.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 4°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 January a good time to visit Fes?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Fes in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Fes?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cool, often sunny days and cold nights; riads can be chilly, so check that rooms are heated.
+How warm is Fes in January?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fes in January?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.