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Best time to visit Casablanca
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
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Best time to visit Casablanca, Morocco
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
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| January | 12-19°C, cloudy with frequent rain showers | low | low |
⚠ Can be quite damp and cool, some attractions may have reduced hours. | |
| February | 13-20°C, intermittent rain and cloudy spells | low | low |
⚠ Still a higher chance of rain, but days are starting to lengthen. | |
| March | 15-22°C, mostly sunny with occasional light rain | low | low |
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| April | 17-24°C, mild and mostly sunny | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 19-26°C, warm and sunny | moderate | moderate |
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| June | 21-28°C, sunny with increasing humidity | high | high |
⚠ Humidity can start to build, especially towards the end of the month. | |
| July | 23-30°C, hot and sunny | peak | peak |
⚠ Can be very hot, especially inland. Coastal areas offer some relief. | |
| August | 24-31°C, hot and sunny, some coastal fog possible | peak | peak |
⚠ August can bring a persistent sea fog ('nebbia') that can obscure views but keeps temperatures cooler near the coast. | |
| September | 21-29°C, warm and sunny, less humid | high | high |
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| October | 18-27°C, pleasant and sunny | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 15-23°C, mild with increasing chance of rain | low | moderate |
⚠ Rainfall becomes more frequent as the month progresses. | |
| December | 13-20°C, cool with regular rain showers | low | moderate |
⚠ Can be damp and cool, similar to January. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
Varies (depends on lunar calendar, often April or May)
Eid al-Fitr
Marks the end of Ramadan with celebrations, feasting, and family gatherings.
Varies (depends on lunar calendar, often June or July)
Eid al-Adha
The Festival of Sacrifice, a significant religious holiday with communal meals and prayers.
July
Casablanca Festival
A summer festival featuring music, dance, and cultural performances across the city.
Varies (depends on lunar calendar, often November)
Mawlid
The Prophet Muhammad's birthday, celebrated with religious services and public gatherings.
Insider timing tips
- •While summer (July-August) offers the hottest weather and warmest sea, it also brings peak crowds and prices. The shoulder months of April-May and September-October provide a better balance of good weather and fewer tourists.
- •The Atlantic coast can experience a 'nebbia' or sea fog, particularly in August, which can significantly cool down temperatures and reduce visibility along the immediate coastline, even on otherwise hot days.
- •Moroccan public holidays, especially during religious festivals like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, can lead to many businesses and shops closing for several days, affecting sightseeing and shopping plans.
- •Winter months (December-February) are the wettest and coolest, making them less ideal for outdoor activities, though they offer the lowest prices and fewest crowds.
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