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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 | 10-18°C, cool and often cloudy with rain. | low | low |
⚠ Can be quite damp and chilly. | |
| February | 11-19°C, cool with a mix of sun and rain. | low | low |
⚠ Rainfall can still be significant. | |
| March | 13-20°C, mild with increasing sunshine. | low | low |
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| April | 14-22°C, warm and sunny with occasional spring showers. | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 16-24°C, warm and sunny, very pleasant. | moderate | moderate |
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| June | 18-26°C, warm and sunny, beginning to feel hot. | high | high |
⚠ Can start to feel quite hot, especially inland. | |
| July | 20-28°C, hot and very dry with intense sun. | peak | peak |
⚠ Extreme heat can make sightseeing uncomfortable; many Moroccans leave cities. | |
| August | 21-29°C, very hot and dry, often with a sea breeze. | peak | peak |
⚠ Similar to July, very hot and can be crowded at coastal spots. | |
| September | 19-27°C, warm and sunny, sea breeze cools evenings. | moderate | moderate |
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| October | 17-25°C, mild and sunny with a pleasant feel. | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 13-22°C, cool and mild with increasing chances of rain. | low | low |
⚠ Rain becomes more frequent towards the end of the month. | |
| December | 11-19°C, cool and often overcast with some rain. | low | low |
⚠ Can be damp and cool, pack layers. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
March
Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Decree)
A significant Islamic holiday, many shops and businesses may have reduced hours.
April
Eid al-Fitr
Marks the end of Ramadan; celebrations can mean temporary closures and busy local travel.
October
Casablanca International Film Festival (CIFF)
A major cultural event attracting filmmakers and enthusiasts from around the world.
June
Eid al-Adha
The Festival of Sacrifice; similar to Eid al-Fitr, expect closures and local movement.
Insider timing tips
- •July and August are extremely hot and not ideal for general sightseeing, though coastal areas offer some respite.
- •Shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October) offer the best balance of pleasant weather and manageable crowds.
- •Ramadan, which shifts annually, can significantly impact opening hours and atmosphere, with a more subdued daytime vibe but lively evenings.
- •Casablanca's coastal location provides a moderating sea breeze, making it slightly cooler than inland cities during summer, but heat waves can still occur.
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