Things to do · Imlil & Toubkal
Imlil, the trailhead village for Toubkal at around 1,700 metres in the High Atlas, has a mountain climate: cool, sometimes snowy winters and warm, dry summers, with conditions much colder and windier higher up. Here is what each month is like in the village, with average temperatures, rainfall and sunshine from ten years of measured data. Expect it to be far colder on the summit. Figures are averages for 2015 to 2024 from ERA5 reanalysis data (via Open-Meteo).
Month by month
Average high 12°C (54°F), low 1°C (34°F). About 32 mm of rain on 4 days, and around 10 hours of sunshine a day. Cold, with nights around freezing in the village and snow on the high peaks. Winter ascents of Toubkal need crampons, an ice axe and a guide.
Average high 13°C (56°F), low 2°C (35°F). About 53 mm of rain on 8 days, and around 10 hours of sunshine a day. Cold and often wet, with snow above the village. Lower valley walks are rewarding.
Average high 15°C (59°F), low 3°C (38°F). About 73 mm of rain on 9 days, and around 11 hours of sunshine a day. Unsettled, with rain and late snow up high. Lower trails are green and the waterfalls run well.
Average high 18°C (64°F), low 6°C (43°F). About 69 mm of rain on 10 days, and around 12 hours of sunshine a day. Mild in the valley with spring showers. Snow lingers on the summit route early in the month.
Average high 21°C (71°F), low 10°C (49°F). About 52 mm of rain on 8 days, and around 12 hours of sunshine a day. Warm days in the village and good trekking conditions; the summit can still hold snow early in the month.
Average high 24°C (76°F), low 12°C (54°F). About 15 mm of rain on 5 days, and around 13 hours of sunshine a day. Warm and mostly dry, one of the best months for Toubkal and multi-day treks.
Average high 30°C (87°F), low 17°C (63°F). About 9 mm of rain on 3 days, and around 13 hours of sunshine a day. Hot in the valley but pleasant on the trails, with the occasional afternoon storm. A popular escape from Marrakech's heat.
Average high 30°C (86°F), low 17°C (63°F). About 14 mm of rain on 4 days, and around 12 hours of sunshine a day. Warm and busy on the Toubkal route. Start early to avoid afternoon storms.
Average high 25°C (77°F), low 13°C (56°F). About 21 mm of rain on 5 days, and around 11 hours of sunshine a day. Warm days, cooler nights and fewer trekkers. One of the best months for the mountains.
Average high 21°C (70°F), low 10°C (50°F). About 43 mm of rain on 7 days, and around 10 hours of sunshine a day. Mild days and colder nights, with autumn colour in the valleys. Excellent walking.
Average high 16°C (61°F), low 6°C (42°F). About 33 mm of rain on 5 days, and around 9 hours of sunshine a day. Cool, with the first snow often arriving on the peaks. Check conditions before a summit attempt.
Average high 14°C (57°F), low 3°C (38°F). About 30 mm of rain on 4 days, and around 9 hours of sunshine a day. Cold nights and snow on the high peaks. Winter mountaineering conditions above the village.
In July, Imlil & Toubkal averages a high of 30°C (87°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), with about 9 mm of rain on 3 days and around 13 hours of sunshine a day. Hot in the valley but pleasant on the trails, with the occasional afternoon storm. A popular escape from Marrakech's heat.
In January, Imlil & Toubkal averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 1°C (34°F), with about 32 mm of rain on 4 days and around 10 hours of sunshine a day. Cold, with nights around freezing in the village and snow on the high peaks. Winter ascents of Toubkal need crampons, an ice axe and a guide.
In April, Imlil & Toubkal averages a high of 18°C (64°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F), with about 69 mm of rain on 10 days and around 12 hours of sunshine a day. Mild in the valley with spring showers. Snow lingers on the summit route early in the month.
July is the hottest month, with an average high of 30°C (87°F) and lows around 17°C. Hot in the valley but pleasant on the trails, with the occasional afternoon storm. A popular escape from Marrakech's heat.
January has the coldest nights, with an average low of 1°C (34°F), while days still reach about 12°C. Cold, with nights around freezing in the village and snow on the high peaks. Winter ascents of Toubkal need crampons, an ice axe and a guide.
Most rain falls in March and April, with about 73 mm and 69 mm respectively. The driest month is July.
For comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between 20°C and 30°C and few rainy days, the best months are June, August and September. A licensed mountain guide is required for the Toubkal ascent. Summit temperatures are far lower than the village figures shown here.
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