Tangiers Weather
Weather in Tangiers
Tangiers enjoys a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sun, very little rain in the summer months and a year-round average temperature of 20°C. Winters are generally cool; in fact it can get cold at night with minimum temperatures of 9°C in January and February. For winter sun in Morocco it’s necessary to head south from Agadir, where the temperature is above 20°C all year round. In July and August, however, even Tangiers can still feel a little uncomfortable for those not used to the heat, particularly when exploring the crowded souks. These months, when temperatures near 30°C, are probably best left to those sunseekers who want to relax and enjoy the blue skies.
Tangiers Weather - Long summers with plenty of sun
With virtually guaranteed sun – around 320 days of sunshine per year - and no rain from April to October, Tangiers is a superb destination for anyone looking for a beach or watersports holiday with a chance to enjoy fascinating local history and culture. Thanks to the prevailing winds, which come mainly from the east, and the Canarian current coming up the Atlantic coast, Tangiers avoids the extremes of weather experienced in Morocco’s interior. The sea temperature is similar to southern Spain, although offshore sandbanks on the Mediterranean coast can make it seem even warmer. Surfers and windsurfers will want to head for the Atlantic coast, where the sea breezes are stronger.
Weather In Tangiers - Spring and early summer are particularly enjoyable
Spring and early summer are particularly enjoyable in Tangiers when the weather still seems fresh. There is plenty of sun – an average of 8 hours a day in April and 11 in June – and the temperatures are pleasant for activities such as golfing or exploring the many attractions that the area has to offer. Other parts of Morocco have very different climates to Tangiers and the northern coast, and anyone touring the country should bear this in mind. For many people Tangiers is their first taste of Morocco and the weather certainly helps to create a favourable impression.
