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Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Zaida

Zaida is a small town in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco, 1,458 m above sea level. It has a population of about 14,454 (2024). The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now18°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population14,454
Local time18:52
32.82° N, 4.96° WElevation 1,458 mUTC+0 · Western European Standard Time
The year in Zaidaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89October
October: high / low22° / 9°
Rain this month30mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

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

Zaida at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in July

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

29 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Zaida

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct24°9°
Sun25 Oct25°9°
Mon26 Oct26°11°
Tue27 Oct26°10°
Wed28 Oct25°13°
Thu29 Oct24°13°
Fri30 Oct24°13°
Sat31 Oct23°12°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov21°11°1 mm
Mon2 Nov20°10°0.5 mm

When to go to Zaida

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score586567858874605973898354
High12°14°16°19°24°29°34°33°28°22°16°13°
Low0°1°4°6°9°13°17°16°13°9°4°2°
Rain (mm)3635292926135917303336
Wet days5510653136539

What's on in Zaida

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

Nature around Zaida

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 Zaida

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Zaida

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.2Outerbat 16 km ↓1986 · 97 km
5.1Moulay Yacoub 12 km ↙1971 · 139 km
5.0Amersid 23 km ↘2019 · 69 km

Towns and villages around Zaida

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

Places near Zaida

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zaida?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zaida.
What is the hottest month in Zaida?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Zaida?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zaida?
March is the wettest month with about 29 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.