Ouarzazate weather in September

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Ouarzazate, Morocco
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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 high34°C / 93°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low19°C / 65°F
Feels like (high)31°C / 88°F
Rainfall10 mm / 0.4 in☀️ dry
Rainy days2 days
Humidity34%🌵 dry
Dew point4°C / 39°F
Sunshine10.8 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind18 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)

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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 September

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    The pre-Saharan summer

    15 Jun – 5 Sep · usuallyExtreme heat

    High, 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 · usually

    The 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.

What's on around the world in September

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?

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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.

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Similar destinations in North AfricaSeptember

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.