Atlas Mountains
The Atlas Mountains in Morocco are a mountain range stretching 2,550,000 meters and reaching an elevation of 4,165 meters as part of the Alpide belt. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Morocco.
Planning a visit
July is the warmest month with daily highs of 23 °C and lows of 8 °C, along with 20 mm of rain on about 1 day. January is the coldest month with daily highs of 0 °C and lows of -11 °C, and 44 mm of rain on about 4 days. March sees the highest rainfall with 80 mm on about 6 days.
The nearest airport is Marrakesh Menara Airport in Marrakesh, located 61 km away. The capital Rabat is 344 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is March, with about 80 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -11 | -10 | -8 | -6 | -2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 3 | -2 | -7 | -9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 44 | 68 | 80 | 52 | 33 | 32 | 20 | 42 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 51 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
