Iulia Valentia Banasa

Archaeological Site Roman archaeological site with visible ruins and mosaics

Near Kenitra in Rabat‑Salé‑Kénitra, Iulia Valentia Banasa preserves Roman town ruins-walls, foundations and pottery-visited by archaeology enthusiasts and students.

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Iulia Valentia Banasa
34.6017, -6.1156
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Best Time to Visit Iulia Valentia Banasa #

Best in spring or autumn (March-May, September-November) for mild weather when exploring the ruins.

Spring
March-May · 15-25°C
Pleasant temperatures and generally good conditions for exploring the outdoor ruins.
Summer
June-August · 20-35°C
Hotter conditions-coastal areas are milder but expect strong sun and higher temperatures inland.
Winter
November-February · 8-18°C
Cooler and wetter; ruins are quieter though some days can be rainy.

Weather & Climate near Iulia Valentia Banasa #

Climate

Iulia Valentia Banasa's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (558 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 16°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
7° – 17°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
9° – 19°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 21°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° – 24°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° – 27°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

94 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° – 31°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° – 31°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° – 29°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° – 25°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° – 20°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
7° – 16°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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