Month guide · Tangier · Morocco
Tangier in January
What January is really like in Tangier: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Alae fahmi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 10 hours of daylight. Mild but often rainy and windy; quiet for sightseeing and the lowest prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Tangier: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 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 08:32
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:32
- Daylight
- About 10 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, January rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Tangier, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Palace · Kasbah
Kasbah Museum (Dar el Makhzen)
Combine the museum with the terrace at Bab el Bahr on a clear day, when the Spanish coast looks close enough to touch.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
Museum · Medina
Tangier American Legation Museum
Morocco was one of the first countries to recognise the United States, and the Sultan gave this medina building to the US in 1821, making it the first American public property abroad.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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
Nature · Cap Spartel and Rmilat
Caves of Hercules
These sea caves on the Atlantic coast, about 14 km west of the centre, have an opening to the ocean said to resemble a map of Africa in reverse.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 8°C and 10 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 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 January a good time to visit Tangier?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild but often rainy and windy; quiet for sightseeing and the lowest prices.
+How warm is Tangier in January?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tangier in January?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.