ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Marrakech vs Seville: weather in October
Marrakech edges out Seville for sun in October: 79% clear historically versus 63% (8-year ERA5 average, a 16-point gap). Both are viable — Marrakech is the safer bet.
Marrakech
Morocco
- Clear days, October
- 79%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 86°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 88%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 70%
- Rain frequency
- 11% of days
Seville
Spain
- Clear days, October
- 63%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 80°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 83%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 45%
- Rain frequency
- 22% of days
Frequently asked
Is Marrakech or Seville warmer in October?
Marrakech runs warmer by day in October. Marrakech averages highs of 86°F (highs n=248 days); Seville averages highs of 80°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Marrakech or Seville in October?
Days with measurable rain: Marrakech 11%, Seville 22% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Marrakech or Seville?
Marrakech edges out Seville for sun in October: 79% clear historically versus 63% (8-year ERA5 average, a 16-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.