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Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

Ben Cheikh

Ben Cheikh is a locality in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, 742 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now16°C
Best timeApr–May · Nov
Population–
Local time07:23
31.43° N, 7.96° WElevation 742 mUTC+0 · Western European Standard Time
The year in Ben Cheikhweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec90October
October: high / low26° / 13°
Rain this month31mm
Best timeApr–May · Nov

Best: Apr–May · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ben Cheikh at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in July

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

52 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

7 mm of rain

Monuments nearby3+

within 56 km

Weather in Ben Cheikh

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
16°C

Sunny · wind 1 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct28°16°
Sun25 Oct30°18°
Mon26 Oct31°18°
Tue27 Oct26°18°
Wed28 Oct30°19°
Thu29 Oct28°19°
Fri30 Oct28°16°
Sat31 Oct26°18°
Sun1 Nov24°18°

When to go to Ben Cheikh

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score859179939379606077909286
High17°19°21°23°26°30°34°34°30°26°21°18°
Low4°6°8°10°13°16°19°19°16°13°9°6°
Rain (mm)34405236211371122313432
Wet days449321112346

What's on in Ben Cheikh

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Ben Cheikh

All monuments

Nature around Ben Cheikh

Nature in Morocco

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Morocco seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Ben Cheikh

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ben Cheikh

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Ben Cheikh

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Ben Cheikh

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ben Cheikh?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ben Cheikh.
What is the hottest month in Ben Cheikh?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Ben Cheikh?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ben Cheikh?
March is the wettest month with about 52 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.