Month guide · Tangier · Morocco
Tangier in May
What May 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
May is one of the best months to visit Tangier. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. Warm, mostly dry and comfortable for exploring the medina and day trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 6th-warmest month in Tangier: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with April (19°C (66°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:18
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:21
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Spring (March–May). Green hills, wildflowers and warming days, with showers in March easing to dry, comfortable May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Tangier, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Ville Nouvelle
Terrasse des Paresseux
Stop here during an evening stroll along Boulevard Pasteur, then take a drink at the Café de Paris.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- After dark
Waterfront · Corniche and Tanja Marina Bay
Corniche and Tanja Marina Bay
The long seafront promenade along the city beach fills with families walking, jogging and buying snacks on summer evenings.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- After dark
- Outdoors
Park · Cap Spartel and Rmilat
Perdicaris Park
Visit on the way to Cap Spartel for a short forest walk with views over the Strait.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
Neighbourhood · Medina
Tangier medina
Whitewashed lanes climb from the port to the kasbah through a compact, hilly old town of small mosques, craft shops, bakeries and doorways painted blue and green.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 13°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 Tangier?
One of the best months to visit Tangier. The other best months are April, June and September–October. Compare every month.
Tangier in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Tangier?
It is one of the best months to visit Tangier. Warm, mostly dry and comfortable for exploring the medina and day trips.
+How warm is Tangier in May?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tangier in May?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.