ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Marrakech vs Seville: weather in January
Marrakech edges out Seville for sun in January: 28% clear historically versus 1% (8-year ERA5 average, a 27-point gap). Both are viable — Marrakech is the safer bet.
Marrakech
Morocco
- Clear days, January
- 28%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 68°F
- Early January (1st–15th)
- 27%
- Late January (16th–end)
- 28%
- Rain frequency
- 11% of days
Seville
Spain
- Clear days, January
- 1%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 61°F
- Early January (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late January (16th–end)
- 2%
- Rain frequency
- 19% of days
Frequently asked
Is Marrakech or Seville warmer in January?
Marrakech runs warmer by day in January. Marrakech averages highs of 68°F (highs n=248 days); Seville averages highs of 61°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Marrakech or Seville in January?
Days with measurable rain: Marrakech 11%, Seville 19% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in January, Marrakech or Seville?
Marrakech edges out Seville for sun in January: 28% clear historically versus 1% (8-year ERA5 average, a 27-point gap). Both are viable — Marrakech is the safer bet.
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All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.