From November to March, Agadir passes 20 °C in the afternoon and sees only a few rainy days a month. What to expect, what to pack and how to spend your days from the riad.
21 °C
January afternoons
8 °C
January nights
≈ 3 a month
Rainy days
≈ 3,000 h
Sunshine a year
What is the weather like in Agadir in winter?
Agadir has one of the mildest winters in Morocco. According to NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals, afternoons sit around 21 to 22 °C from December to February, and nights drop to about 8 to 10 °C.
Rain is scarce: about three rainy days a month on average, peaking in December. The rest of the time, expect around seven hours of sunshine a day.
November
24 °C / 13 °C
A very mild late season.
December
22 °C / 10 °C
The wettest month, with fewer than 4 rainy days on average.
January
21 °C / 8 °C
The coolest month: bring a jumper for the evening.
February
22 °C / 10 °C
The driest winter month, and almond blossom time.
March
23 °C / 12 °C
Spring arrives, with the most sunshine hours of the winter.
Can you swim in winter?
The sea stays between 16 and 19 °C depending on the month. Seasoned swimmers go in; others prefer walking the long beach, lunching by the ocean or watching the sunset from the seafront promenade.
For surfing, on the other hand, this is the best season: the most consistent swells arrive from November to March, in a full wetsuit.
At the riad: sun by day, warmth at night
Riad Asmaa sits in the High Atlas foothills, 15 km east of Agadir. In winter, days are spent in the sun by the south-facing infinity pool, looking out over the garden and the mountains.
Evenings are cool: every room, the wooden room included, has reversible air conditioning that also heats. For dinner, order a tagine or couscous the day before, cooked by women from the village.
Things to do around Agadir in winter
Winter is the ideal season to get out and about: no heat, no summer crowds.
Surf in Taghazout
November to March
The best waves of the year, and calmer bays for beginners.
Read the articlePlay golf
Five courses
Courses open to the public, 30 to 50 minutes from the riad.
Read the articleWalk from the riad
From the door
Mule tracks and trails in the foothills, among the flocks: the best season for hiking.
Paradise Valley
Walk
Too cool for swimming in winter, but lovely on foot.
Read the articleSouss-Massa National Park
About 1 h 25
In winter it hosts many migrating birds, and it is one of the last refuges of the critically endangered northern bald ibis.
Taroudant's souks
Medina
Ramparts, souks and crafts, pleasant to explore when it isn't too hot.
Read the article
February: almond blossom in Tafraout
In February, for about two weeks, the Tafraout area is covered in white and pink almond blossom, set against the pink granite of the Anti-Atlas. An almond festival is held in February or March, depending on the year.
Allow about 3 hours of mountain road from the riad: leave early, or stay a night.
What to pack
The gap between day and night is wide: think in layers.
Light clothes
T-shirts and shirts for sunny afternoons.
A jumper and a jacket
For evenings and mornings, especially in December and January.
Sunscreen and a hat
The sun stays strong, even in midwinter.
Good shoes
For the trails around the riad and day trips.
A swimsuit
For the pool in the warm hours, or the sea for the brave.
Holidays and Ramadan: good to know
Christmas and New Year are the busiest weeks of the winter: book early.
In 2027, Ramadan is expected to start in early February (the exact date depends on the sighting of the moon). Life slows down by day and comes alive in the evening; in Agadir's tourist areas, many restaurants stay open.
For a stay of several weeks, send us your dates: we look at every request personally.
Frequently asked questions
Is Agadir warm in winter?
Afternoons are mild: 21 to 22 °C on average from December to February (NOAA 1991-2020 normals). Nights are cool, around 8 to 10 °C.
What is the coldest month in Agadir?
January, with about 8 °C at night and 21 °C in the afternoon on average.
Does it rain a lot in Agadir in winter?
No: about three rainy days a month on average. December is the wettest month, with about 49 mm.
Can you swim in Agadir in winter?
The sea is between 16 and 19 °C: cool, but swimmable if you're used to it. At the riad, the south-facing pool gets the sun in the warm hours.
Are Riad Asmaa's rooms heated?
Yes: every room, the wooden room included, has reversible air conditioning that heats in winter.
Agadir or Marrakech in winter?
Agadir, on the ocean, has milder nights than inland Marrakech. For sunshine and quiet, Agadir is the better choice in winter.
