Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima gets 371 mm of precipitation a year over about 60 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and January the coldest (average low 10°C).
Semi-arid climate
Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in January to 30°C in August. January is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to June and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 11° | 17° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 14° | 21° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 22° | 28° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 17° | 24° |
How much rain does Al Hoceïma get?
Al Hoceïma gets 371 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 60 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 88% of Spain.
January is the wettest month, with 55 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 8.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 70 days, to May 11, 2023.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Al Hoceïma got 361 mm of rain, against a normal of 371 mm for those months. December 2025 had the most, with 100 mm.
Al Hoceïma weather by month
Al Hoceïma weather in January
In January, Al Hoceïma averages a high of 17°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 28°C (2025) and the record low is 1°C (2005).
Al Hoceïma weather in February
In February, Al Hoceïma averages a high of 17°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 48 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 31°C (1979) and the record low is 3°C (1996). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Al Hoceïma weather in March
In March, Al Hoceïma averages a high of 18°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 29°C (1981) and the record low is 3°C (1993). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Al Hoceïma weather in April
In April, Al Hoceïma averages a high of 20°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 32°C (2024) and the record low is 6°C (1975). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Al Hoceïma weather in May
In May, Al Hoceïma averages a high of 23°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 33°C (2005) and the record low is 9°C (1975). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Al Hoceïma weather in June
In June, Al Hoceïma averages a high of 26°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 37°C (1983) and the record low is 12°C (1971). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Al Hoceïma weather in July
In July, Al Hoceïma averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 87% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 42°C (1994) and the record low is 16°C (1977).
Al Hoceïma weather in August
In August, Al Hoceïma averages a high of 29°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 40°C (2020) and the record low is 14°C (1977).
Al Hoceïma weather in September
In September, Al Hoceïma averages a high of 27°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 36°C (2005) and the record low is 13°C (1979).
Al Hoceïma weather in October
In October, Al Hoceïma averages a high of 24°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 35°C (1971) and the record low is 9°C (2018). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Al Hoceïma weather in November
In November, Al Hoceïma averages a high of 20°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 34°C (2020) and the record low is 5°C (1991). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Al Hoceïma weather in December
In December, Al Hoceïma averages a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 31°C (1989) and the record low is 4°C (2014). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Al Hoceïma
July is the sunniest month in Al Hoceïma, with estimated sunshine of 87% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 50%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 67% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Al Hoceïma is sunnier than 99% of Spain.
Humidity peaks in September at 83% and is lowest in January at 75%.
Al Hoceïma has about 11 days a year above 32°C. Al Hoceïma is cooler than 70% of Spain.
Al Hoceïma weather records
These records cover MELILLA during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Al Hoceïma station is 42°C, on July 6, 1994. The coldest is 1°C, on January 27, 2005.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 180 mm of precipitation, on February 24, 1985.
44 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1971.
The best time to visit Al Hoceïma
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to June and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 11°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 14°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 21°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 17°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 17° | 55 mm | 8 | 75% | 68% | 28° | 1° |
| February | 11° | 17° | 48 mm | 6 | 79% | 63% | 31° | 3° |
| March | 12° | 18° | 43 mm | 7 | 78% | 50% | 29° | 3° |
| April | 13° | 20° | 35 mm | 6 | 79% | 59% | 32° | 6° |
| May | 16° | 23° | 16 mm | 4 | 79% | 66% | 33° | 9° |
| June | 19° | 26° | 7.1 mm | 2 | 82% | 74% | 37° | 12° |
| July | 22° | 29° | 0.5 mm | 1 | 78% | 87% | 42° | 16° |
| August | 23° | 29° | 4.3 mm | 2 | 79% | 80% | 40° | 14° |
| September | 21° | 27° | 19 mm | 4 | 83% | 66% | 36° | 13° |
| October | 17° | 24° | 41 mm | 6 | 81% | 56% | 35° | 9° |
| November | 14° | 20° | 53 mm | 7 | 78% | 67% | 34° | 5° |
| December | 11° | 18° | 49 mm | 8 | 78% | 62% | 31° | 4° |
Station: MELILLA, 89 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Al Hoceïma climate questions
How much rain does Al Hoceïma get?
Al Hoceïma gets 371 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 60 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Al Hoceïma?
January is the wettest month in Al Hoceïma, with 55 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm.
How many rainy days does Al Hoceïma have a year?
Al Hoceïma has about 60 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 8.
What is the hottest month in Al Hoceïma?
August is the warmest month in Al Hoceïma, with an average high of 29°C.
What is the coldest month in Al Hoceïma?
January is the coldest month in Al Hoceïma, with an average low of 10°C.
What is the record high temperature in Al Hoceïma?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Al Hoceïma station is 42°C, set on July 6, 1994. The record low is 1°C, on January 27, 2005.
What is the sunniest month in Al Hoceïma?
July is the sunniest month in Al Hoceïma, with estimated sunshine of 87% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Al Hoceïma?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to June and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.