When to go · Meknes
Meknes in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Morocco: Cold nights in riads and the desert; snow on the High Atlas can close the Tichka pass. Clear, quiet cities.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 16°C61°F / 5°C41°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Morocco overall
- Prices
- Low
- Morocco overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Morocco: Cold nights in riads and the desert; snow on the High Atlas can close the Tichka pass. Clear, quiet cities.
Weather in January
- MeknesHighs around 16 °C, lows around 5 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 61 °F, lows around 41 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Imperial cities and the plains, Morocco · Marrakech, Fes, Meknescool
Spring and autumn are the window; Marrakech passes 40 °C in July–August; winter days are bright but nights drop near 0 °C and riads are cold.Spring and autumn are the window; Marrakech passes 104 °F in July–August; winter days are bright but nights drop near 32 °F and riads are cold.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Morocco overall
- Low
- Prices · Morocco overall
- Low
Morocco overall: Cold nights in riads and the desert; snow on the High Atlas can close the Tichka pass. Clear, quiet cities.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket