Quick answer: The best time to visit Fes is March–May and September–November: warm days and comfortable evenings. June–August often tops 35°C, and December–February is cool with cold nights and some rain.
Fes weather by month
| Month | Average high | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C | Cold nights, rain |
| February | 17°C | Cool |
| March | 20°C | Spring |
| April | 22°C | Excellent |
| May | 26°C | Excellent |
| June | 31°C | Hot; World Sacred Music festival (usually) |
| July | 36°C | Very hot |
| August | 36°C | Very hot |
| September | 31°C | Warm |
| October | 26°C | Excellent |
| November | 20°C | Pleasant, some rain |
| December | 17°C | Cool, cold nights |
Ramadan
Sights stay open, but daytime hours shorten and many cafés close until sunset. Evenings are lively. Dates move about 11 days earlier each year.
Combining with the Sahara
Spring and autumn are also the best seasons for desert trips to Merzouga.
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Is Fes too hot in summer?
It can be: sightsee early, rest at midday and choose a riad with air conditioning.
Does it snow in Fes?
Rarely in the city, but the nearby Middle Atlas often gets snow in winter.
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