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Tangier, 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 Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima gets 563 mm of precipitation a year over about 68 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 26°C) and January the coldest (average low 10°C).
Mediterranean climate
Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima has warm summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 15°C in January to 25°C in August. December is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 11° | 16° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 13° | 18° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 19° | 24° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 16° | 21° |
How much rain does Tangier get?
Tangier gets 563 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 68 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 77% of Spain.
December is the wettest month, with 88 mm. August is the driest, with 1 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 10.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 86 days, to August 26, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Tangier got 958 mm of rain, against a normal of 563 mm for those months. February 2026 had the most, with 238 mm.
Tangier weather by month
Tangier weather in January
In January, Tangier averages a high of 16°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 22°C (1971) and the record low is -3°C (2005).
Tangier weather in February
In February, Tangier averages a high of 16°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 22°C (1979) and the record low is 2°C (1987).
Tangier weather in March
In March, Tangier averages a high of 17°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 25°C (2006) and the record low is 1°C (1993). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tangier weather in April
In April, Tangier averages a high of 18°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (2023) and the record low is 4°C (1987). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tangier weather in May
In May, Tangier averages a high of 21°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 32°C (2012) and the record low is 7°C (2013). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tangier weather in June
In June, Tangier averages a high of 23°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 35°C (2004) and the record low is 12°C (2013). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tangier weather in July
In July, Tangier averages a high of 25°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 86% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 34°C (2015) and the record low is 12°C (2004). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tangier weather in August
In August, Tangier averages a high of 26°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 79% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 36°C (2010) and the record low is 14°C (2008). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tangier weather in September
In September, Tangier averages a high of 24°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 34°C (2016) and the record low is 11°C (1994). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tangier weather in October
In October, Tangier averages a high of 22°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 31°C (2015) and the record low is 9°C (2019). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tangier weather in November
In November, Tangier averages a high of 18°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 27°C (2006) and the record low is 2°C (2001). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tangier weather in December
In December, Tangier averages a high of 16°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 23°C (1970) and the record low is 1°C (2004).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Tangier
July is the sunniest month in Tangier, with estimated sunshine of 86% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 42%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 59% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Tangier is sunnier than 83% of Spain.
Humidity peaks in December at 80% and is lowest in July at 67%.
Tangier has about 2 days a year above 32°C. Tangier is cooler than 96% of Spain.
Tangier weather records
These records cover TARIFA during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Tangier station is 36°C, on August 18, 2024. The coldest is -3°C, on January 28, 2005.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 139 mm of precipitation, on January 13, 1970.
29 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.2°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Tangier
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 11°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 13°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 19°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 16°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 16° | 67 mm | 8 | 77% | 55% | 22° | -3° |
| February | 11° | 16° | 72 mm | 9 | 77% | 52% | 22° | 2° |
| March | 12° | 17° | 67 mm | 8 | 77% | 42% | 25° | 1° |
| April | 13° | 18° | 58 mm | 8 | 74% | 52% | 29° | 4° |
| May | 15° | 21° | 25 mm | 5 | 69% | 61% | 32° | 7° |
| June | 18° | 23° | 5.6 mm | 1 | 68% | 70% | 35° | 12° |
| July | 19° | 25° | 1.5 mm | 0 | 67% | 86% | 34° | 12° |
| August | 20° | 26° | 0.5 mm | 1 | 69% | 79% | 36° | 14° |
| September | 19° | 24° | 20 mm | 3 | 73% | 63% | 34° | 11° |
| October | 17° | 22° | 72 mm | 7 | 76% | 46% | 31° | 9° |
| November | 13° | 18° | 88 mm | 9 | 78% | 54% | 27° | 2° |
| December | 12° | 16° | 88 mm | 10 | 80% | 51% | 23° | 1° |
Station: TARIFA, 33 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.
Tangier climate questions
How much rain does Tangier get?
Tangier gets 563 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 68 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Tangier?
December is the wettest month in Tangier, with 88 mm. August is the driest, with 1 mm.
How many rainy days does Tangier have a year?
Tangier has about 68 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 10.
What is the hottest month in Tangier?
August is the warmest month in Tangier, with an average high of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Tangier?
January is the coldest month in Tangier, with an average low of 10°C.
What is the record high temperature in Tangier?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Tangier station is 36°C, set on August 18, 2024. The record low is -3°C, on January 28, 2005.
What is the sunniest month in Tangier?
July is the sunniest month in Tangier, with estimated sunshine of 86% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Tangier?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.