Ouarzazate weather in September
Morocco

September in Ouarzazate: hot, dry — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Ouarzazate · #865 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ouarzazate climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 34°C / 93°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 10 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 34% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 81 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ouarzazate in September
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 2 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.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ouarzazate in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
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.
- Nature
Date harvest in the Draa
15 Sep – 31 Oct · usuallyThe oases south and east of town, around Skoura and down the Draa, bring in the crop as the heat goes out of the day. It is the best month of the year to drive the valley.
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.
Where is Ouarzazate?
Ouarzazate in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Ouarzazate?
- September in Ouarzazate: hot, dry — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Ouarzazate on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Ouarzazate in September?
- In September, Ouarzazate averages a daily high of 33.7°C and a low of 18.5°C, with about 9.5 mm of rain over roughly 1.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ouarzazate in September?
- Ouarzazate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 81 in September.
Other months in Ouarzazate
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Similar destinations in North Africa — September
Within 300 km: Marrakesh's Date harvest in the oases around 15 Sep – 31 Oct, and Imlil's Toubkal trekking season around 20 Apr – 31 Oct.