When to go · Meknes
Meknes in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, 34°C (93°F)+), Ramadan daytime closures (check dates).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, 93°F (34°C)+), Ramadan daytime closures (check dates).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- High
- Morocco overall
- Prices
- High
- Morocco overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, 34°C (93°F)+), Ramadan daytime closures (check dates).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, 93°F (34°C)+), Ramadan daytime closures (check dates).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- MeknesHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 1 day
- Imperial cities and the plains, Morocco · Marrakech, Fes, Mekneshot
Spring and autumn are the window; Marrakech passes 40 °C (104 °F) in July–August; winter days are bright but nights drop near 0 °C (32 °F) and riads are cold.Spring and autumn are the window; Marrakech passes 104 °F (40 °C) in July–August; winter days are bright but nights drop near 32 °F (0 °C) and riads are cold.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Morocco overall
- High
- Prices · Morocco overall
- High
Morocco overall: Hottest month inland; Essaouira, Tangier and the Atlas are the escape.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Meknes, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Mar: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Aug: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 1 (better)
Mar: 8
Crowds
Aug: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 2
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, 34°C+), Ramadan daytime closures (check dates).
March: Inside Meknes's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
Meknes: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen