Temperature
Pleasant by day, cold at night.
65°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Merzouga
Morocco · Africa
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
65°F
Lows around 43°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in January.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.7 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 56° and nights feel near 38°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
77%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
7 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 65°F, easing to about 61°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning48°F
Rain2%
Cloud23%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday60°F
Rain1%
Cloud24%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon65°F
Rain1%
Cloud25%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening61°F
Rain1%
Cloud22%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65 | 43 | 0.2 | 1 | 9.7 | 41 |
| Feb | 69 | 47 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.5 | 37 |
| Mar | 78 | 55 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.1 | 28 |
| Apr | 85 | 62 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.2 | 23 |
| May | 93 | 70 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.7 | 21 |
| Jun | 102 | 78 | 0.1 | 0 | 13.2 | 17 |
| Jul | 109 | 85 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.9 | 13 |
| Aug | 106 | 84 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.4 | 17 |
| Sep | 97 | 75 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.5 | 26 |
| Oct | 87 | 65 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.6 | 33 |
| Nov | 74 | 53 | 0.2 | 1 | 9.7 | 38 |
| Dec | 66 | 45 | 0.2 | 1 | 9.4 | 47 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology