Best time to visit · Tangier · Morocco
The best time to visit Tangier
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best times to visit Tangier are April to June and September to October, when days are warm and mostly dry without the July–August crowds. Summer is hot, busy and good for beaches; winter is mild but wet and windy, with the lowest prices. Ramadan shifts each year and changes the city's rhythm, with quiet days and lively evenings.
Key facts
- Best months
- April–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- March, July–August and November
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 28°C (82°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 16°C (61°F))
- Rainiest month
- December (~11 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January
Seasons
Tangier has a Mediterranean climate moderated by the Atlantic: mild, wet winters, warm and dry summers rarely above 30°C, and frequent wind, especially the easterly Levante that funnels through the Strait.
March–May
Spring
Green hills, wildflowers and warming days, with showers in March easing to dry, comfortable May.
June–August
Summer
Warm to hot and dry, with beach weather, busy ferries and peak prices in July and August.
September–November
Autumn
Warm September sea and settled days, turning rainier in November.
December–February
Winter
Mild but frequently wet and windy; quiet and inexpensive.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C | 8°C | 10 | 15°C | 10 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 17°C | 8°C | 9 | 15°C | 10.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| March | 18°C | 10°C | 8 | 15°C | 11.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 19°C | 11°C | 7 | 16°C | 13.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 22°C | 13°C | 5 | 17°C | 14 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 25°C | 16°C | 2 | 19°C | 14.6 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 28°C | 19°C | 0 | 21°C | 14.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 28°C | 19°C | 1 | 22°C | 13.5 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 26°C | 18°C | 3 | 21°C | 12.3 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 23°C | 15°C | 7 | 19°C | 11.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 19°C | 11°C | 10 | 18°C | 10.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 17°C | 9°C | 11 | 16°C | 9.7 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| September | Tanjazz — international jazz festival (usually September) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January, and the sights are quietest in January.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Tangier?
The best times to visit Tangier are April to June and September to October, when days are warm and mostly dry without the July–August crowds. Summer is hot, busy and good for beaches; winter is mild but wet and windy, with the lowest prices. Ramadan shifts each year and changes the city's rhythm, with quiet days and lively evenings.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Tangier?
Usually in January. Mild but often rainy and windy; quiet for sightseeing and the lowest prices.
+What is the rainiest month in Tangier?
December, with about 11 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Tangier get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F).