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Marrakech weather in April

In April Marrakech enjoys 26 °C in the afternoon, 12 °C at night, almost 9 hours of sunshine a day and only 3 rainy days. It is one of the best months of the year: warm without being hot, bright and still green.

Average high26°Records 41°
Average low12°Records 3°
Rain26 mm2.9 rainy days
Sunshine9.0 hh a day · UV index 8
Sunrise / sunset06:05 – 19:01GMT · 15/04
Humidity60 %Average
Sea at Essaouira≈ 18°Essaouira
Score91/100Our score

Temperatures and sunshine

April strikes the balance most travellers want: 24-29 °C afternoons, mild evenings for dinner on a rooftop and generous sunshine. The first real heat (above 32 °C) can arrive late in the month. The UV index reaches 8, so sun protection is a must.

By mid-April the sun rises around 6 am and sets around 7 pm: nearly 13 hours of daylight.

Things to do in April

Everything works: medina and souks, gardens, Atlas day trips, a night in the Agafay Desert, a day in Essaouira at 19-20 °C. It is also an excellent time for a road trip to Ouarzazate and the Drâa Valley before the heat. Hot-air balloon flights benefit from often calm dawns.

Pool or not?

Afternoons are warm enough to lounge by the pool, but unheated water is still brisk early in the month. By late April swimming is pleasant in most riads and hotels.

Good to know

April coincides with Easter holidays in the UK and France: it is high season, with higher prices and queues at Jardin Majorelle. Book early and visit the main sights at opening time.

Marrakech vs Europe in April

Average daily high (°C).

Marrakech26°
Madrid19°
Paris17°
London15°

1991-2020 averages (Marrakech-Menara, Météo-France, Met Office, AEMET).

Pros

  • + Ideal day and night temperatures
  • + Little rain, plenty of sun
  • + Perfect for combining city, Atlas and desert

Cons

  • – High season: prices and crowds
  • – Pools still chilly early in the month
  • – First hot spells possible

What to pack

  • T-shirts and light clothes
  • A light jumper for the evening
  • Hat, sunglasses, SPF 50
  • Walking shoes
  • Swimwear for late April
91

Our score for AprilWith May and October, the best month to visit Marrakech. Book ahead.

FAQ

Is April the best month to visit Marrakech?

One of the best: 26 °C in the afternoon, 12 °C at night and little rain. The only downside is that it is high season around Easter.

Can you swim in Marrakech in April?

Yes from the second half of the month, when the air regularly passes 27 °C. Early in April unheated pools are still cool.

What is the weather like in Essaouira in April?

Cooler and windy: 19-20 °C in the afternoon with a frequent strong breeze. Bring a windbreaker.