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Marrakech weather in September

In September Marrakech averages 33 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. The heat is still summery early in the month and then eases clearly: the second half becomes very pleasant, with little rain and fewer crowds.

Average high33°Records 45°
Average low19°Records 10°
Rain15 mm1.3 rainy days
Sunshine8.9 hh a day · UV index 9
Sunrise / sunset06:16 – 18:40GMT · 15/09
Humidity52 %Average
Sea at Essaouira≈ 22°Essaouira
Score67/100Our score

Temperatures and sunshine

Early September still feels like summer (35-38 °C afternoons), but temperatures fall steadily through the month to around 30 °C by the end. Nights cool to around 18-20 °C. Rain is scarce (15 mm on average), sometimes as late-day storms. Mid-month the sun sets around 6:40 pm.

Things to do in September

All the classics become comfortable outside the hottest hours: medina, palaces, gardens. The pool is still perfect. Trips to Imlil and the Atlas are pleasant by day, keeping an eye on storms. By late September nights in the Agafay Desert are ideal: mild, with no hot wind.

Why September is underrated

Once schools go back, visitor numbers and prices fall just as the weather becomes some of the best of the year. The sea is at its warmest in Essaouira (about 22 °C), the best time to swim there.

Good to know

The month starts hot: if you travel before the 15th, keep the summer rhythm (early sightseeing, afternoon break). After the 20th it is already ideal autumn weather.

Marrakech vs Europe in September

Average daily high (°C).

Marrakech33°
Madrid27°
Paris22°
London20°

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

Pros

  • + Fewer tourists after the school holidays
  • + Pools and sea at their warmest
  • + Very pleasant second half

Cons

  • – Early September still very hot
  • – A few late-day storms possible

What to pack

  • Light clothes
  • A thin jumper for late-month evenings
  • Hat and SPF 50
  • Swimwear
  • Walking shoes
67

Our score for SeptemberA very good month, especially after the 15th. The best weather-to-price ratio of the year.

FAQ

Is Marrakech still hot in September?

Yes: 33 °C on average in the afternoon, more at the start of the month. The heat eases clearly in the second half.

Can you swim in Essaouira in September?

It is actually the best time: the ocean is around 22 °C, its warmest of the year.

Is September a good month for Marrakech?

Yes, especially from mid-September: still hot but more bearable, fewer people and lower prices.