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January · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 83/100

Rabat in January

Excellent · 83/100Beach 29/100
High / low18° / 7°daily averages
Precipitation73 mm7 wet days
Sea17°surface temperature
34.01° N, 6.83° WElevation 46 mUTC+0 · Western European Standard Time
When to goRabat · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83January
Best timeApr–Jun
January: high / low18° / 7°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Rabat averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 7° — mild weather by day. Expect around 73 mm of precipitation spread over about 7 wet days, with average cloud cover near 29%.

Days are 1.2° cooler than in December on average, and February brings little change. The sea averages 17°, bracing but swimmable.

January scores 83/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Rabat. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and June instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:33 and sets at 18:41 local time, giving 10 h 08 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 35 minutes over the month.

Why 83/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%98%
Dry days · 33%52%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 29/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiNearby in January

Around Rabat this month

Salé
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Salé

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · 5.4 km NE
18°Jan high
7wet days
82score
Salé
Ain El Aouda
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Ain El Aouda

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · 24 km S
18°Jan high
6wet days
85score
Ain El Aouda
Bouknadel
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Bouknadel

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · 15 km NE
18°Jan high
7wet days
82score
Bouknadel
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Temara

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · 12 km SW
18°Jan high
7wet days
85score
Temara
ivTop of the table

Morocco's best in January

Where to go in January
Smara
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Smara

Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra
22°Jan high
1wet day
98score
Smara
Assa
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Assa

Guelmim-Oued Noun
21°Jan high
1wet day
98score
Assa
El Ouatia
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El Ouatia

Guelmim-Oued Noun
20°Jan high
1wet day
98score
El Ouatia
Zagora
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4

Zagora

Drâa-Tafilalet
18°Jan high
1wet day
97score
Zagora
·Questions

Rabat in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Rabat?

January scores 83/100 for Rabat, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 18°C with 7 wet days.

How warm is Rabat in January?

Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 7°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Rabat in January?

Rabat receives about 73 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 7 days.

Can you swim in Rabat in January?

The sea averages 17°C in January, cold for most swimmers.