SeasonMapOuarzazate weather in August
Morocco
August in Ouarzazate: sweltering, dry — not the time — 36°C afternoons.
#11 of 12 months in Ouarzazate · #1223 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 49/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ouarzazate climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 39°C / 101°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 23% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 95 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ouarzazate in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer holidays in Morocco, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ouarzazate's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherOuarzazate's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
August coincides with The pre-Saharan summer.
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What's on in Ouarzazate in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The pre-Saharan summer
15 Jun – 5 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatHigh, dry and unshaded: the kasbahs are worth an early start and nothing else. Gorge and desert trips out of town run at dawn or not at all.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ouarzazate — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Ouarzazate in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Ouarzazate?
- August in Ouarzazate: sweltering, dry — not the time — 36°C afternoons. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Ouarzazate on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
- What is the weather like in Ouarzazate in August?
- In August, Ouarzazate averages a daily high of 38.6°C and a low of 23.2°C, with about 1.7 mm of rain over roughly 0.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ouarzazate in August?
- Ouarzazate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 95 in August.
Other months in Ouarzazate
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Similar destinations in North Africa — August
Within 300 km: Imlil's Toubkal trekking season around 20 Apr – 31 Oct, and Taghazout's Argan harvest around 1 Jun – 31 Aug.