Month guide · Tangier · Morocco
Tangier in February
What February is really like in Tangier: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Cool and changeable, with sunny spells between showers; almond blossom in the countryside.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Tangier: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (16°C (61°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:10
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:05
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild but frequently wet and windy; quiet and inexpensive.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Tangier, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
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
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 8°C and 9 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 Tangier?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Tangier in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Tangier?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cool and changeable, with sunny spells between showers; almond blossom in the countryside.
+How warm is Tangier in February?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tangier in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.