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Weather & Climate in Taghazout, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taghazout enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 48.2 sq mi (124.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5426°N, 9.7112°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Sep 8, 2023 | Al Haouz, Morocco | M6.8 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 50 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 65 km N of Taroudant, Morocco | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 52 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.6 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 9 km NNE of Agadir, Morocco | M4.4 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2017 | 28 km SW of Agadir, Morocco | M4.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 42 km ESE of Essaouira, Morocco | M4.2 | 96 km | 17 km |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 62 km NE of Taroudant, Morocco | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 57 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.2 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Jan 29, 2015 | 13 km SSW of Agadir, Morocco | M4.1 | 28 km | 16 km |
| Jan 15, 2004 | 56 km NNE of Taroudant, Morocco | M4.1 | 108 km | 20 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 66 km E of Essaouira, Morocco | M4.0 | 121 km | 34 km |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 60 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 59 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 34 km NW of Essaouira, Morocco | M3.9 | 137 km | 30 km |
| Apr 5, 1992 | 21 km WSW of Taghazout, Morocco | M3.7 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 77 km N of Taroudant, Morocco | M2.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
Taghazout has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 56°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.0").