Jebel YagourWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Jebel Yagour
The shoulder seasons yield the most comfortable conditions for exploring the plateau and its prehistoric petroglyphs.
Spring-early summer
April-June · 10-22°C
Warmer conditions for trekking; wildflowers and clear views of the Atlas ridges.
Autumn
September-October · 12-24°C
Stable weather and fewer tourists; good light for photographing rock art.
Weather & Climate near Jebel Yagour
Climate
Jebel Yagour's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (580 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 55
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -5° - 4° | -4° | 64 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 3.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.2h |
| February | Acceptable | -4° - 6° | -3° | 62 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 3.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.9h |
| March | Good | -2° - 9° | 1° | 77 mm | some cloud | 56% | 2.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 1° - 12° | 5° | 72 mm | some cloud | 55% | 2.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Very Good | 4° - 16° | 9° | 47 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 2.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Excellent | 8° - 21° | 14° | 20 mm | clear | 40% | 2.6 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.0h |
| July | Ideal | 11° - 26° | 18° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 29% | 2.5 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 11° - 25° | 18° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 32% | 2.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Very Good | 8° - 21° | 15° | 30 mm | mostly sunny | 43% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Good | 3° - 15° | 8° | 55 mm | mostly sunny | 50% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Good | -1° - 9° | 1° | 74 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 2.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Acceptable | -4° - 5° | -3° | 64 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 3.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.0h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Jebel Yagour
Access is usually from mountain villages in the High Atlas; local guides can arrange transport, mules and camping equipment if needed. Road access varies, and multi-day treks are common for visitors coming from Marrakech or Ouarzazate.
Tips for Visiting Jebel Yagour
- Jebel Yagour is best known for its petroglyphs - bring a camera and allow time to move slowly across the plateau.
- Local guides in the High Atlas base towns can arrange pack animals and overnight camps if doing multi-day treks.