SeasonMapRabat weather in August
Morocco
August in Rabat: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Rabat · #522 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Rabat climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sea temperature | 24°C / 75°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rabat 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.
Peak crowdsMoroccan summer, Summer holidays in Morocco, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Rabat'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 weatherRabat's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Rabat in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Moroccan summer
1 Jul – 31 AugSchool holidaysCrowdedDomestic holidays and the returning diaspora fill the beaches at Rabat and Temara and the corniche restaurants. The Atlantic here stays cold whatever the air is doing.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Rabat — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Rabat?
Rabat in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Rabat?
- August in Rabat: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Rabat on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Rabat in August?
- In August, Rabat averages a daily high of 29.8°C and a low of 20.2°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rabat in August?
- Rabat has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in August.
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