Month guide · Fes · Morocco
Fes in May
What May 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
May is one of the best months to visit Fes. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.9 hours of daylight. Warm, sunny and mostly dry; ideal for exploring the medina and day trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Fes: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with April (22°C (72°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:18
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:14
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm days, green countryside and festival season; the most popular time, so book riads early.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
- Fes Festival of World Sacred Music (usually late May or June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Batha and Bab Bou Jeloud
Jnan Sbil Gardens
Walk through it between the Blue Gate and the Royal Palace, and let children run on the open paths.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Couples
Historic site · Fes el-Bali
Fes el-Bali medina
Founded in the 9th century and listed by UNESCO in 1981, Fes el-Bali is a dense walled city of souqs, fountains, mosques, funduqs and workshops, threaded by two main streets, Talaa Kebira and Talaa Seghira, that run downhill from Bab Bou Jeloud towards the Qarawiyyin.
- Time needed
- A full day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Shopping
- Photo spot
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Landmark · Batha and Bab Bou Jeloud
Bab Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate)
Photograph it early in the morning before the crowds, and ignore anyone offering to guide you here unless they show an official badge.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Photo spot
- Architecture
- Kids
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Historic site · Fes el-Bali
Chouara Tannery
The largest of the medina's tanneries is a honeycomb of stone vats where hides are soaked and dyed by hand, a process that has changed little in centuries.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Kids
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 12°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Fes?
One of the best months to visit Fes, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March–April and October–November. Compare every month.
Fes in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Fes?
It is one of the best months to visit Fes. Warm, sunny and mostly dry; ideal for exploring the medina and day trips.
+How warm is Fes in May?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fes in May?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.