SeasonMapOuarzazate weather in May
Morocco
May in Ouarzazate: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Ouarzazate · #695 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ouarzazate climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 29% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -1°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 76 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ouarzazate in May
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.
Peak crowdsRose festival at Kelaat M'Gouna, Eid al-Adha, Fourth interim break (May) in Morocco(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 May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Rose festival at Kelaat M'Gouna
6–9 MayHarvestCrowdedThe Dades valley picks its damask roses through late April and May and marks the end of it with three or four days of parades and market stalls an hour up the road. Source ↗
- Holiday
Eid al-Adha
27–29 MayRamadan & EidClosuresBook earlyTwo or three days when the town shuts and everyone who works in it goes home to the villages. Transport out is booked well ahead and the studios stop entirely. 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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Ouarzazate?
- May in Ouarzazate: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Ouarzazate on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Ouarzazate in May?
- In May, Ouarzazate averages a daily high of 31.9°C and a low of 16.7°C, with about 4.1 mm of rain over roughly 0.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ouarzazate in May?
- Ouarzazate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 76 in May.
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Similar destinations in North Africa — May
Within 300 km: Marrakesh's Rose harvest in the Dades valley around 20 Apr – 31 May, and Imlil's Toubkal trekking season around 20 Apr – 31 Oct.