Weather Conditions for Friday, May 22, 2026
The General Directorate of Meteorology anticipates hot weather across the northern and central plains, the Souss region, the southeast, and within the southern provinces of the Kingdom on Friday, May 22, 2026. Scattered rainfall is expected, along with the possibility of local thunderstorms in the High Atlas Mountains. Notably, temperatures are set to rise significantly in several inland cities, reaching a high of 41 degrees Celsius in Marrakech and 40 degrees in both Settat and Oued Eddar.
Strong gusts of wind are also anticipated in the Tangier area, the Little Atlas, and within the Souss region, as well as in the northern desert provinces. Local sandstorms may affect visibility in certain areas. Minimum temperatures are expected to range between 19 and 25 degrees Celsius in the northern and central regions, the southeast, and eastern desert provinces, while other parts of the Kingdom will experience lows between 14 and 19 degrees.
Temperature Projections for the Day
During the day, temperatures will decrease near the central coasts, while a general rise is expected across other regions of the country. The sea conditions will vary from slightly agitated to rough along the Mediterranean coast and the Strait of Gibraltar, as well as along the Atlantic coastline.
In summary, today's weather indicators include the following: the highest expected temperature is 41 degrees in Marrakech, followed by 40 degrees in Settat and Oued Eddar, and 39 degrees in Smara. The lowest expected temperature is 14 degrees in Al-Hoceima, with 15 degrees expected in Oujda, Ifrane, Dakhla, and Midelt. Scattered rain and local thunderstorms are likely in the High Atlas Mountains, alongside strong winds and local dust in the Tangier area, the Little Atlas, and northern desert provinces. The sea will be slightly agitated to rough on the Mediterranean coast and the Atlantic coastline.
As reported by anwarpress.com.
