Morocco
Morocco in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Morocco in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Morocco in August?
- Ouarzazate is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 37°C (98°F) in August; Essaouira is the coolest at 23°C (74°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Morocco in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Al Hoceima (24°C (74°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
37°
Ouarzazate
Coolest
23°
Essaouira
Driest
0 mm
Agadir
Warmest sea
24°
Al Hoceima
Across Morocco, August highs run from 23°C (74°F) (Essaouira) to 37°C (98°F) (Ouarzazate). On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Rabat, Casablanca, and Agadir.
Best places in Morocco in August
100 
Rabat
Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · Morocco
27° / 18° 1 mm Aug
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99
Casablanca
Casablanca-Settat · Morocco
27° / 19° 6 mm Aug
98
Agadir
Souss-Massa · Morocco
27° / 19° 0 mm Aug
99
Essaouira
Marrakesh-Safi · Morocco
23° / 18° 1 mm Aug
96
Tétouan
Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · Morocco
31° / 21° 3 mm Aug
98
Al Hoceima
Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · Morocco
28° / 20° 1 mm Aug
100
Kenitra
Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · Morocco
30° / 19° 1 mm Aug
100
Asilah
Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · Morocco
29° / 20° 3 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabat | 27° | 18° | 1 mm | 23° | 100 |
| Casablanca | 27° | 19° | 6 mm | 23° | 99 |
| Essaouira | 23° | 18° | 1 mm | — | 99 |
| Agadir | 27° | 19° | 0 mm | 20° | 98 |
| Al Hoceima | 28° | 20° | 1 mm | 24° | 98 |
| Tétouan | 31° | 21° | 3 mm | — | 96 |
| Sidi Ifni | 26° | 18° | 1 mm | — | 95 |
| Nador | 31° | 22° | 3 mm | — | 93 |
| Berkane | 32° | 19° | 3 mm | — | 91 |
| Chefchaouen | 31° | 18° | 2 mm | — | 73 |
| Taroudant | 32° | 21° | 0 mm | — | 68 |
| Meknes | 32° | 18° | 3 mm | — | 67 |
| Moulay Driss Zerhoun | 33° | 18° | 2 mm | — | 65 |
| Fes | 34° | 19° | 1 mm | — | 59 |
| Marrakesh | 34° | 21° | 2 mm | — | 57 |
| Ouarzazate | 37° | 21° | 5 mm | — | 42 |
Public holidays in August
- Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab
- Revolution of the King and the People
- Youth Day
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Morocco in August?
Average daytime highs range from 23° in Essaouira to 37° in Ouarzazate.
Can you swim in Morocco in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Al Hoceima at about 24°.