SeasonMapRabat weather in January
Morocco
January in Rabat: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Rabat · #412 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Rabat climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sea temperature | 18°C / 65°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 43 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rabat 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.
Peak crowdsRamadan, Mid-year holiday in Morocco, school holidays in 5 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 January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
25 Jan – 25 Mar · usuallyClosuresThe medina and the Oudaya kasbah are shut through daylight and the beach below the walls is empty. The hour after sunset on Avenue Mohammed V is the busiest of the day. Source ↗
- Season
Atlantic winter storms
15 Nov – 15 Mar · usuallyWind seasonRiskLow pressure comes in off the ocean in runs of two or three days, with wind along the corniche and the river mouth closed to the small boats. Between them the light is the best of the year.
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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Rabat?
- January in Rabat: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Rabat on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Rabat in January?
- In January, Rabat averages a daily high of 17.2°C and a low of 9.1°C, with about 43.2 mm of rain over roughly 6.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rabat in January?
- Rabat has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in January.
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Similar destinations in North Africa — January
Within 300 km: Gibraltar's Christmas and Three Kings on 1 Dec – 6 Jan, and Marrakesh's Marrakech Marathon around 24 Jan – 2 Feb.