Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for May
| Metric | Marrakech | Casablanca | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 28°C (82°F)▲ | 25°C (77°F) | Marrakech |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 12°C (54°F) | 15°C (59°F)▲ | Casablanca |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 4 days | 4 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 17 mm | 15 mm▲ | Casablanca |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day | 12h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h▲ | 18 km/h | Marrakech |
Marrakech and Casablanca are closely matched in May. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Marrakech sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Casablanca is also comfortable at 25°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in May.
Marrakech reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 16°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.
Casablanca averages 25°C (77°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.
Marrakech receives approximately 17 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Casablanca sees 15 mm over 4 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 28°C, lows of 12°C, 4 rain days
Highs of 25°C, lows of 15°C, 4 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. May is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Marrakech | Casablanca | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 18°C | 5d | 17°C | 7d |
| Feb | 19°C | 6d | 18°C | 6d |
| Mar | 22°C | 6d | 21°C | 7d |
| Apr | 24°C | 5d | 22°C | 5d |
| May | 28°C | 4d | 25°C | 4d |
| Jun | 32°C | 3d | 27°C | 1d |
| Jul | 36°C | 1d | 29°C | 0d |
| Aug | 36°C | 3d | 30°C | 0d |
| Sep | 31°C | 3d | 28°C | 2d |
| Oct | 27°C | 4d | 25°C | 5d |
| Nov | 22°C | 5d | 21°C | 7d |
| Dec | 19°C | 5d | 19°C | 7d |
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