When is the best time to go to Essaouira
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Essaouira, Morocco. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Essaouira
Essaouira weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Essaouira are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 45mm | 7.3hrs | 11.2hrs | 18°C |
January is a reasonably dry month in Essaouira and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Essaouira for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Essaouira and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Essaouira with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Essaouira weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 38mm | 7.8hrs | 11.9hrs | 17°C |
February in Essaouira is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Essaouira for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Essaouira and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Essaouira with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Essaouira weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 35mm | 8.5hrs | 12.8hrs | 17°C |
The weather in March in Essaouira is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Essaouira for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Essaouira and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Essaouira with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 29mm | 9.4hrs | 13.7hrs | 18°C |
Essaouira's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Essaouira.
April is in the spring in Essaouira and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Essaouira with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 9mm | 10hrs | 14.6hrs | 19°C |
May is a very dry month in Essaouira and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Essaouira.
May is in the spring in Essaouira and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Essaouira with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 2mm | 10.3hrs | 11.2hrs | 20°C |
Warm and very dry weather often prevails in Essaouira during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essaouira, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Essaouira and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Essaouira with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 0mm | 10.4hrs | 11.9hrs | 21°C |
July in Essaouira is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essaouira, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Essaouira and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Essaouira with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 1mm | 10.1hrs | 12.8hrs | 22°C |
The weather in August in Essaouira is characteristically warm, humid and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essaouira, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Essaouira and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Essaouira with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 4mm | 9hrs | 13.7hrs | 22°C |
Essaouira's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essaouira, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Essaouira and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Essaouira with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Essaouira weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 24mm | 8.2hrs | 14.6hrs | 21°C |
October is a dry month in Essaouira and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essaouira, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Essaouira and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Essaouira with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Essaouira weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 52mm | 7.2hrs | 11.2hrs | 20°C |
November is a reasonably dry month in Essaouira and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Essaouira.
November is in the fall / autumn in Essaouira and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Essaouira with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Essaouira weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 55mm | 7hrs | 11.9hrs | 18°C |
December in Essaouira is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Essaouira for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Essaouira and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Essaouira with around 55mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Essaouira weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 22.6°C 72.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 10.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 17.8°C 64°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 55mm 2.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 21.7°C 71.1°F |
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