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Best time to visit Fez

Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.

Best time to visit Fez, Morocco

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Prices	Highlights
January	8-15°C, cool with occasional rain	low	low	• Crisp, clear days perfect for exploring the medina • Fewest tourists of the year ⚠ Nights can be quite cold.
February	10-17°C, mild with moderate rainfall	low	low	• Early spring blooms start to appear • Still very few crowds ⚠ Rain is more frequent than in March.
March	12-20°C, pleasant with increasing sunshine	moderate	moderate	• Ideal temperatures for walking the medina • Spring flowers are in full bloom
April	14-22°C, warm and sunny	moderate	moderate	• Perfect weather for sightseeing • Vibrant colors of spring across the city ⚠ Can experience occasional Saharan dust storms.
May	17-26°C, warm and sunny	high	high	• Pleasant evenings for rooftop dining • Pre-Ramadan travel is popular ⚠ Ramadan often falls in May, which can affect opening hours and atmosphere.
June	20-30°C, hot and dry	high	high	• Long daylight hours for exploring • End of school year travel ⚠ Temperatures start to become uncomfortable for extensive daytime walking.
July	24-35°C, very hot and dry	peak	peak	• Fewest tourists due to extreme heat ⚠ Extreme heat makes daytime exploration difficult and potentially dangerous.
August	25-36°C, extremely hot and dry	peak	peak	• Local life continues, but tourism is minimal ⚠ The hottest month; heatwave conditions are common.
September	20-30°C, still hot but gradually cooling	moderate	moderate	• Heat begins to subside • Post-summer travel rush ⚠ Can still be quite hot, especially early in the month.
October	16-26°C, mild and sunny	moderate	moderate	• Excellent temperatures for exploring the medina • Autumn harvest season
November	12-20°C, cool and pleasant with some rain	low	low	• Beautiful autumn colors • Fewer crowds before the winter chill ⚠ Rainfall increases towards the end of the month.
December	9-16°C, cool with a higher chance of rain	low	low	• Festive atmosphere in the medina • Cozy riad stays ⚠ Evenings are cold; pack warm layers.

Annual events worth timing your trip around

Varies (check Islamic calendar)

Eid al-Adha

The Festival of Sacrifice, a major Muslim holiday with significant local celebrations.

Varies (check Islamic calendar)

Ramadan

The month of fasting, impacting daily life with altered opening hours and a unique evening atmosphere.

May or June

Fez Festival of World Sacred Music

A renowned international festival celebrating spiritual music from diverse cultures in historic Fez settings.

Varies (check Islamic calendar)

Mouloud (Prophet's Birthday)

Celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad with religious gatherings and festivities.

Insider timing tips

•Temperatures in the Fez medina can be significantly cooler than surrounding areas due to its dense urban structure, even in hotter months.
•While July and August are officially 'peak' tourist season, this is driven by European school holidays, not ideal weather; actual visitor numbers are lower than shoulder seasons due to the extreme heat.
•Ramadan's timing shifts annually; if it falls in spring or autumn, expect altered business hours and a different vibe, which can be a unique experience but requires flexibility.
•The 'low' crowd months of December-February still see a steady trickle of independent travelers, meaning you won't have the medina entirely to yourself, but it's far from crowded.
•Prices for accommodation and flights tend to spike not only during European holidays but also around major Islamic festivals like Eid al-Adha, as domestic travel increases.

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