Winter
Dec → Feb19 to 20°
nights 11 to 12°
- 3 rainy days · 35 mm
- 9.4 h of sun
- sea 17°
When is the best time to visit Essaouira?
- Jan19°not recommended
- Feb19°not recommended
- Mar20°not recommended
- Apr21°fair
- May23°recommended
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul26°recommended
- Aug26°recommended
- Sep25°recommended
- Oct24°recommended
- Nov22°fair
- Dec20°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Essaouira, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 11° | 9.5 h | 34 mm | 3 d | 17° | |
| February | 19° | 11° | 9.7 h | 43 mm | 4 d | 17° | |
| March | 20° | 13° | 11 h | 39 mm | 6 d | 17° | |
| April | 21° | 15° | 12.1 h | 16 mm | 4 d | 18° | |
| May | 23° | 16° | 12.5 h | 12 mm | 2 d | 17° | ✓ |
| June | 24° | 18° | 12.8 h | 2 mm | 1 d | 19° | ✓ |
| July | 26° | 19° | 12.8 h | 0 mm | 0 d | 18° | ✓ |
| August | 26° | 20° | 12.2 h | 1 mm | 0 d | 18° | ✓ |
| September | 25° | 19° | 11 h | 2 mm | 1 d | 19° | ✓ |
| October | 24° | 18° | 10.2 h | 23 mm | 3 d | 20° | ✓ |
| November | 22° | 14° | 9.6 h | 35 mm | 4 d | 19° | |
| December | 20° | 12° | 9 h | 27 mm | 3 d | 18° |
The four seasons in Essaouira, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Ramparts and the Skala of the town) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May20 to 23°
nights 13 to 16°
- 4 rainy days · 22 mm
- 11.9 h of sun
- sea 17°
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 26°
nights 18 to 20°
- 0 rainy days · 1 mm
- 12.6 h of sun
- sea 18°
Autumn
Sep → Nov22 to 25°
nights 14 to 19°
- 3 rainy days · 20 mm
- 10.3 h of sun
- sea 19°
Book early for May to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Essaouira, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h11 of daylight, in December 10h06, a difference of 4h05.
10h18Jan
11h02Feb
11h54Mar
12h55Apr
13h45May
14h11Jun
14h01Jul
13h17Aug
12h19Sep
11h20Oct
10h30Nov
10h06Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Ramparts and the Skala of the town" (31.51°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Essaouira, month by month
EventsAlizés FestivalAprilGnaoua World Music FestivalJuneDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Sightseeing & walks: good conditions all twelve months.
- Long days: June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Essaouira, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- AprilAlizés Festival
In spring, chamber music settles in for a few days in the riads, the church and the halls of the medina.
- JuneGnaoua World Music Festival big crowds
In late June, the Gnaoua maâlems play on stages set up on Place Moulay Hassan and on the beach, with jazz and African guest artists.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended19°11° at night
- 34 mm · 3 d
- 9.5 h
- sea 17°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended19°11° at night
- 43 mm · 4 d
- 9.7 h
- sea 17°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended20°13° at night
- 39 mm · 6 d
- 11 h
- sea 17°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair21°15° at night
- 16 mm · 4 d
- 12.1 h
- sea 18°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended23°16° at night
- 12 mm · 2 d
- 12.5 h
- sea 17°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended24°18° at night
- 2 mm · 1 d
- 12.8 h
- sea 19°
High season, book early
July
Recommended26°19° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 12.8 h
- sea 18°
High season, book early
August
Recommended26°20° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- 12.2 h
- sea 18°
High season, book early
September
Recommended25°19° at night
- 2 mm · 1 d
- 11 h
- sea 19°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended24°18° at night
- 23 mm · 3 d
- 10.2 h
- sea 20°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair22°14° at night
- 35 mm · 4 d
- 9.6 h
- sea 19°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended20°12° at night
- 27 mm · 3 d
- 9 h
- sea 18°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (34 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 9.5 h a day on average. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 43 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.7 h a day on average. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 39 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 16 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.1 h a day on average. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (12 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.5 h a day on average. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 12.8 h a day on average. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
July. 26 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.8 h a day on average. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
August. 26 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
September. 25 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (23 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 h a day on average. Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 35 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.6 h a day on average. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (27 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 9 h a day on average. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Essaouira?
May to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 23 to 26 °C, with 1 day of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Ramparts and the Skala of the town).
Which month should you avoid in Essaouira?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 43 mm over 4 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Ramparts and the Skala of the town).
What is the hottest month in Essaouira?
July, with 26 °C on average in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Ramparts and the Skala of the town).
What is the coldest month in Essaouira?
January, with 19 °C at best during the day and 11 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Ramparts and the Skala of the town).
What is the driest month in Essaouira?
July: 0 mm over 0 days of rain, against 43 mm in February, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Essaouira?
June, with 12.8 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Essaouira?
The water stays cool all year (warmest 20 °C in October, measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast, Ramparts and the Skala of the town): swimming is for the brave.
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