Beni Mellal Weather in Winter: 18.1°C Afternoons in January
Winter sunshine, 4,000 m above the Atlas
While winter settles over Europe, Beni Mellal enjoys 18°C to 25°C in the afternoon from December to April, with only about 5 rainy days a month (official 1991–2020 normals). That is exactly PACMA's skydiving season: 5 December 2026 to 4 April 2027, every day from 8:30 am to 6 pm.
- average high in January
- 18°Caverage high in January
- without measurable rain in January
- ≈ 26 dayswithout measurable rain in January
- exit altitude
- 4,000 mexit altitude
- of freefall
- ≈ 50 sof freefall
What's the weather like in Beni Mellal today?
Here is the latest official observation from Beni Mellal airport (METAR GMMD, issued every hour), today's sunrise and sunset and, during the season, the status the club posts each day: jumping, weather hold or no jumping. The chief instructor makes the final call, so you can jump with complete peace of mind.
Beni Mellal airport · 515 m
29 October 2026
Today's status
Next season: we open on 5 December 2026, through to 4 April 2027. Book your winter skydive now!
Opening in 37 days
- Temperature
- 22°C
- Surface wind
- E (100°) · 6 km/h (3 kt, 1.5 m/s)
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Cloud
- Few clouds at 5,000 ft (≈ 1,520 m) · Overcast at 9,500 ft (≈ 2,900 m)
- Dew point
- 10°C
METAR observation at 22:00 (Morocco time), 29 October 2026
Raw METAR
METAR GMMD 292200Z AUTO 10003KT 9999 FEW050 OVC095 22/10 Q1018 RMK 000 000 00Sunrise and sunset
06:39·17:38
astronomical calculation, accurate to within a few minutes
A METAR is an official aviation observation, not a forecast and not clearance to jump. The decision to jump rests with the club's chief instructor, load by load.
Source: Aviation Weather Center (NOAA), ICAO station GMMD, WMO 60191.
Beni Mellal Weather Month by Month, December to April
In winter, Beni Mellal treats you to mild afternoons: an average high of 18.1°C in January, the coolest month, rising to 22.6°C in March and 25.2°C in April. Mornings are fresh (2.9°C average low in January) and it only rains on about 4 to 6 days a month: every other day stays dry.
- Dec4.519.1
- Jan2.918.1
- Feb4.419.5
- Mar7.322.6
- Apr9.925.2
Early-morning lowAfternoon high
In January, about 26 days out of 31 without measurable rain (under 1 mm), and only 1 to 2 days of heavy rain (10 mm or more) a month across the whole season.
| Month | Avg. high | Avg. low | Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | Frost nights | Days at 25°C or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DecemberThe season opens on 5 December. Mild afternoons, cool nights: a warm layer for the morning wait, and off you go. | 19.1°C | 4.5°C | 5.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| JanuaryThe coolest month, with about 6 frost nights. The Middle Atlas peaks are often snow-capped: a spectacular backdrop for your jump. | 18.1°C | 2.9°C | 5.2 | 5.9 | 0.6 |
| FebruaryTemperatures climb again. It's winter half-term in several European countries: if you're coming then, book your slot online before you travel. | 19.5°C | 4.4°C | 5.3 | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| MarchSpring settles in: about 11 days at 25°C or more. Expect 5 to 6 rainy days, as in December. | 22.6°C | 7.3°C | 5.5 | 0.1 | 11.0 |
| AprilThe warmest days of the season and the driest month. Last jumps on 4 April: make the most of it before the break until December. | 25.2°C | 9.9°C | 4.0 | 0.0 | 15.5 |
Beni Mellal vs 15 European Cities and Winter Skydiving Destinations
In January, the average afternoon high is 18.1°C in Beni Mellal, against 7.6°C in Paris, 8.4°C in London, 4.9°C in Frankfurt and 16.2°C in Seville. It rains on about 5 days in the month, less than half as often as in London (11.5 days). Pick a month and compare: winter sun is just 2 hours from Casablanca.
| City (station) | For you | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainy days | Sun (h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beni MellalBéni Mellal | PACMA dropzone | 18.1 | 2.9 | 5.2 | — |
| Marrakech | Arrival in Morocco | 19.1 | 5.9 | 3.0 | — |
| CasablancaCasablanca-Anfa | Arrival in Morocco | 17.6 | 8.9 | 6.5 | — |
| SevilleSevilla/San Pablo | Winter skydiving destination | 16.2 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 202 |
| MálagaMálaga Aeropuerto | Winter skydiving destination | 17.4 | 8.1 | 5.4 | 171 |
| Girona (Costa Brava)Girona/Costa Brava | Winter skydiving destination | 14.2 | 0.9 | 4.8 | 155 |
| DubaiDubai International Airport | Winter skydiving destination | 24.4 | 15.3 | 2.8 | 253 |
| ParisParis-Montsouris | Departure city | 7.6 | 3.2 | 9.9 | 59 |
| LondonLondon Heathrow | Departure city | 8.4 | 2.7 | 11.5 | 61 |
| BrusselsUccle (Brussels) | Departure city | 6.1 | 1.4 | 13.1 | 59 |
| AmsterdamAmsterdam Schiphol | Departure city | 6.2 | 1.2 | 12.2 | 69 |
| FrankfurtFrankfurt/Main | Departure city | 4.9 | -0.5 | 15.2 | 52 |
| MilanMilano Linate | Departure city | 7.3 | -0.4 | 4.7 | — |
| MadridMadrid Retiro | Departure city | 10.2 | 3.0 | 5.5 | — |
| WarsawWarszawa-Okęcie | Departure city | 1.0 | -4.0 | 8.3 | — |
| StockholmStockholm Observatoriekullen | Departure city | 1.0 | -2.9 | 8.7 | — |
— : value not published by the station in this series (sunshine is not included for the Moroccan stations, nor for Madrid, Warsaw, Stockholm and Milan).
Raw data in a fixed order: no ranking, no score.
Where to skydive in winter: the guide to sunny destinationsDownload the CSV
What If the Weather Stops Us Jumping?
You lose nothing. Every day, load by load, the chief instructor checks that wind, cloud and visibility allow safe jumping. If not, we wait for the next weather window, or your jump is rescheduled free of charge to another date in the season or as a credit. You can book with a light heart.
Wind
Surface wind matters as much as blue sky. For students, the French Parachuting Federation (FFP) sets a 7 m/s surface-wind limit until the canopy module of the A licence is signed off. For tandems and licensed skydivers alike, the chief instructor makes the call, for your safety.
Cloud
Skydivers need to see the ground: there must be large enough gaps in the cloud below exit altitude. The METAR above gives the height of the cloud base, in feet above the airport.
Rain and storms
We jump under dry skies, never in rain or with a storm approaching. Good news: in Beni Mellal it rains on average 4 to 6 days a month from December to April, with only 1 to 2 days of heavy rain (10 mm or more).
Our instructors' advice: build a little slack into your trip. If you're only coming for the day, book a morning slot: the later slots leave plenty of room to move your jump if the weather requires it.
Is It Cold at 4,000 m in Winter?
A little, and only for the freefall. Air cools by about 6.5°C per 1,000 m: with 18°C on the ground in January, expect around −5°C at the aircraft door. Freefall lasts about 50 seconds, then the canopy ride takes you down through steadily milder air, all the way to a landing in the sun. The right clothing is all you need.
- Several thin layers rather than one thick coat: take off what you don't need before boarding.
- A warm jacket for the morning wait: 2.9°C average low in January.
- Closed lace-up shoes, sunglasses and sun cream to enjoy the day on the ground.
The Right Time to Jump Is This Winter
Tandem from 4,000 m for €250, 5 December 2026 to 4 April 2027, every day from 8:30 am to 6 pm. Free rescheduling if the weather requires it. And to treat someone, a gift voucher is valid all season, until 4 April 2027.
- Club approved by the French Parachuting Federation (FFP), founded in 2000
- Pilatus PC-6 Porter, about 50 seconds of freefall
- Middle Atlas peaks often snow-capped in winter
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Open Dataset: Winter Weather at Dropzones and Departure Cities
Every value on this page is downloadable: 16 stations, 5 months, 80 rows, under a CC BY 4.0 licence. Journalists, bloggers, forums and schools can reuse it freely, crediting the source below. The figures come unchanged from the official normals of the World Meteorological Organization.
How to cite
PACMA, "Winter weather at dropzones and departure cities, 1991–2020 normals", based on the WMO 1991–2020 climate normals published by NOAA (NCEI), checked on 18 October 2026.
Method
- Single source: station sheets of the WMO 1991–2020 climate normals, published by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). One reference station per city, usually the airport.
- Values copied without reprocessing, rounded to one decimal place: average daily highs and lows, average number of days with at least 1 mm of precipitation, rainfall and sunshine where the station publishes them.
- An empty cell means the station does not publish that value in this series. Sunshine for Milan-Linate is left out: the series in the source sheet is inconsistent.
- Fixed order by role (dropzone, arrival in Morocco, winter skydiving destinations, departure cities): no ranking, no score.
Source station sheets
- Beni Mellal · Béni Mellal (OMM 60191)
- Marrakech · Marrakech (OMM 60230)
- Casablanca · Casablanca-Anfa (OMM 60155)
- Seville · Sevilla/San Pablo (OMM 8391)
- Málaga · Málaga Aeropuerto (OMM 8482)
- Girona (Costa Brava) · Girona/Costa Brava (OMM 8184)
- Dubai · Dubai International Airport (OMM 41194)
- Paris · Paris-Montsouris (OMM 7156)
- London · London Heathrow (OMM 3772)
- Brussels · Uccle (Brussels) (OMM 6447)
- Amsterdam · Amsterdam Schiphol (OMM 6240)
- Frankfurt · Frankfurt/Main (OMM 10637)
- Milan · Milano Linate (OMM 16080)
- Madrid · Madrid Retiro (OMM 8222)
- Warsaw · Warszawa-Okęcie (OMM 12375)
- Stockholm · Stockholm Observatoriekullen (OMM 2485)
- Series documentation (NOAA, PDF)
Beni Mellal Weather: Your Questions
What is the weather like in Beni Mellal in winter?
Mild and fairly dry: perfect for making the most of the winter sun. From December to April, the average high ranges from 18.1°C in January to 25.2°C in April, with only about 4 to 6 rainy days a month (WMO 1991–2020 normals). Mornings are fresh, around 3 to 10°C depending on the month.
What is the weather like in Beni Mellal in January?
January is the coolest month: 18.1°C on average in the afternoon, 2.9°C in the early morning, about 5 rainy days and 6 frost nights. It is also when the Middle Atlas peaks are often snow-capped, right before your eyes for the whole jump.
Does it snow in Beni Mellal?
The airport station (468 m) does not publish snow days in the official normals. The Middle Atlas peaks above the city, however, are often snow-capped in winter: the breathtaking backdrop to your freefall.
What is the best month to skydive in Beni Mellal?
Each month of the season has its strengths: December and January for the snowy Atlas, March and April for mild weather (22.6°C and 25.2°C in the afternoon), April for the fewest rainy days. The club welcomes you every day from 5 December 2026 to 4 April 2027: pick the one that makes you dream.
What happens if the weather cancels my skydive?
Your jump is rescheduled free of charge, to another date in the season or as a credit: you lose nothing. On the day, the chief instructor may also delay loads while waiting for a weather window: just leave a little slack in your day.
Is it cold skydiving in winter?
Only for the freefall: at 4,000 m it is around twenty degrees colder than on the ground, so about −5°C in January. Freefall only lasts around fifty seconds and the canopy ride takes you through steadily milder air: several thin layers are enough.
Where can I find the official weather for Beni Mellal airport?
The airport issues a METAR every hour under the ICAO code GMMD. This page shows the latest report, read from the official Aviation Weather Center service (NOAA), decoded into plain language.
Can I reuse this weather data?
Yes, with pleasure. The comparison table can be downloaded as a CSV under a CC BY 4.0 licence: reuse it freely, crediting "PACMA, based on WMO 1991–2020 normals (NOAA NCEI)" with a link to this page.
Data checked on 18 October 2026 · Page updated on 29 October 2026 Questions? Message us
The winter sky is waiting
Tandem from 4,000 m above the Atlas, 5 December 2026 to 4 April 2027. Pick your day: free rescheduling if the weather gets in the way.