Month guide · Tangier · Morocco
Tangier in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Tangier. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Warm with a mild sea and fewer crowds after the summer holidays; a very good month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 3rd-warmest month in Tangier: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with August (28°C (82°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:06
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:31
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm September sea and settled days, turning rainier in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Tanjazz — international jazz festival (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Medina
Petit Socco
Take a mint tea on a café terrace and watch medina life pass through the square.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
Landmark · Medina
Grand Socco
Officially Place du 9 Avril 1947, the large square at the medina's western gate is the meeting point of the old and new cities.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- After dark
Museum · Medina
Tangier American Legation Museum
Look out for the room of paintings of old Tangier and the Paul Bowles wing with his books and recordings.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Medina
St Andrew's Church
Built in the 1890s on land given by the Sultan, this Anglican church near the Grand Socco is designed in Moorish style, with the Lord's Prayer carved in Arabic around the chancel arch.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tangier.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 18°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Tangier?
One of the best months to visit Tangier, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–June and October. Compare every month.
Tangier in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Tangier?
It is one of the best months to visit Tangier. Warm with a mild sea and fewer crowds after the summer holidays; a very good month.
+How warm is Tangier in September?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tangier in September?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.