Practical guide
When to come: the climate through the seasons
Tangier has a mild climate, between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons for walking.
The essentials in 30 seconds
- Spring and autumn: the best seasons to visit.
- Summer: lively, crowded beaches, heat tempered by the sea.
- Winter: mild but rainy.
Spring and autumn
Temperatures are mild and the light is beautiful. It is the ideal time for the medina and walks.
Summer
The city is very lively and accommodation fills up. The sea cools the air.
Winter
It rains more often. Plan indoor visits: museums, the bookshop, the Cinémathèque.
The wind
The east wind, the chergui, can blow hard over the Strait, especially at Cape Spartel.
Limits of this guide
This guide describes general trends, without forecasts or measured data.
Frequently asked questions
What to do if it rains?
See the places marked "Indoors when it rains" in Explore: the American Legation, the Cinémathèque, the Librairie des Colonnes.
Sources
General knowledge of the editorial team, with no dated source for now.