SeasonMapOuarzazate weather in January
Morocco
January in Ouarzazate: cool, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Ouarzazate · #536 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ouarzazate climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 6 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 40% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -6°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.8 cm / 0.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ouarzazate in January
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.
BusyMid-year holiday in Morocco, school holidays in 5 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).
Fair weatherOuarzazate's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Ouarzazate in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Snow on the Tichka pass
1 Dec – 15 Mar · usuallyRiskThe high pass over the Atlas closes at short notice after a snowfall, which cuts the direct road to Marrakesh and adds hours by the long way round. Check before committing to a loop. Source ↗
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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Ouarzazate?
- January in Ouarzazate: cool, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Ouarzazate on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Ouarzazate in January?
- In January, Ouarzazate averages a daily high of 18.3°C and a low of 2.2°C, with about 5.9 mm of rain over roughly 1.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ouarzazate in January?
- Ouarzazate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in January.
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Similar destinations in North Africa — January
Within 300 km: Merzouga's Flamingos on Dayet Srji around 15 Jan – 15 Apr, and Taghazout's The points work around 1 Oct – 15 Apr.