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Morocco's climate varies dramatically from region to region. The country has three zones, each with distinct weather: the Atlantic coast, the Mediterranean coast and the interior mountain ranges.
Spring (March-May): The weather in spring is temperate and pleasant throughout Morocco. The days are warm and sunny, with average temperatures between 20°C and 25°C (68°F and 77°F) and the nights are cool, but not cold, with temperatures averaging between 10°C and 15°C (50°F and 59°F). The landscapes of Morocco come into their own during this time, as the flowers bloom in profusion after the winter rains and the countryside turns lush and green.
Autumn (September-November): The weather in autumn is very similar to that in spring. The temperature during the day is between 20°C and 25°C (68°F and 77°F) and the nights are also similarly cool. The landscapes continue to be lush, but the vegetation has had a little more time to dry out, which may be appreciated by those who don't like things too lush and green.
Summer (June-August): Temperatures in summer can soar in Morocco, especially in the south. In Marrakesh, the daytime temperatures reach 37°C (99°F) on average, while the nights are still a relatively warm 25°C (77°F). It's not just in Marrakesh that things heat up in summer; Fes and Meknes are only a slightly cooler 35°C (95°F) and 32°C (90°F), while daytime temperatures in the coastal city of Agadir hit a high of 29°C (84°F) (average July temperatures). Even the mountain towns of the High Atlas are toasty in summer, with daytime temperatures averaging 30°C (86°F), though in the Rif Mountains to the north, temperatures are comparatively cooler, with a July average of 27°C (81°F) around Chefchaouen. The heat of the sun is relentless and the country is dry and dusty, making the landscape feel a little barren and arid. Some coastal areas get a little respite from the heat, thanks to the cooling sea breezes, and can be relatively pleasant as a holiday destination.
Winter (December-February): The weather in winter is relatively mild in the coastal regions, with average daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) in the Atlantic and 15°C (59°F) in the Mediterranean. The nights can be cold, especially in January, the coldest month, when temperatures can drop as low as 5°C (41°F) at night in some areas. Temperatures are considerably cooler in the mountain areas, where snow falls between December and February, and in the desert regions, where there can be lows of 5°C (41°F). As such, winter is generally not the best time to travel to inland and southern Morocco, however temperatures are still fairly pleasant in the coastal regions, making them a good location for a winter break away from colder climes.