Month guide · Tangier · Morocco
Tangier in August
What August is really like in Tangier: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: KJP1, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Peak summer: crowded beaches and ferries, and the Levante wind can blow for days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Tangier: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with July (28°C (82°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:42
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:14
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Summer (June–August). Warm to hot and dry, with beach weather, busy ferries and peak prices in July and August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Tangier, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Ville Nouvelle
Terrasse des Paresseux
The 'Lazybones' Terrace' on Boulevard Pasteur is a viewpoint with old cannons looking over the port and across the Strait.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- After dark
Waterfront · Corniche and Tanja Marina Bay
Corniche and Tanja Marina Bay
Walk the Corniche in the early evening, when Tangier's families come out and the sea breeze cools the city.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- After dark
- Outdoors
Park · Cap Spartel and Rmilat
Perdicaris Park
A forest park on the Rmilat hills west of the city, with pine and eucalyptus woods, walking paths and sea views.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
Neighbourhood · Medina
Tangier medina
Use the kasbah at the top and the Grand Socco at the bottom as your landmarks; walking uphill always leads to the kasbah.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Shopping
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tangier.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 19°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Tangier?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Tangier in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Tangier?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak summer: crowded beaches and ferries, and the Levante wind can blow for days.
+How warm is Tangier in August?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tangier in August?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.