Jbel Bou Iblane
Mountain Mountain peak in Morocco's Middle Atlas range
A Middle Atlas peak near Ifrane, Jbel Bou Iblane offers mountain trails, cedar forests and seasonal snow; hikers and nature observers visit for day hikes and rural mountain scenery.
How to Get to Jbel Bou Iblane #
Access is typically from towns like Ifrane or Azrou; regional roads connect to trailheads. Arrange local transport to the trailhead and, if unfamiliar with mountain terrain, hire a local guide.
Tips for Visiting Jbel Bou Iblane #
- Ascents of Jbel Bou Iblane are for prepared mountain hikers; check local guides in Ifrane for routes and weather updates.
- Summer brings alpine meadows and the chance to see Barbary macaques; winters can be snowy and may require crampons.
Best Time to Visit Jbel Bou Iblane #
Late spring through early autumn is generally the easiest and safest time for hiking; weather can change rapidly at elevation.
Weather & Climate near Jbel Bou Iblane #
Jbel Bou Iblane's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (505 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 12 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).