Best Time to Visit Essaouira
Morocco · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Essaouira is September to July, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. August is the hottest month, with average highs of 25°C (76°F), while February is the coldest, with lows around 14°C (58°F). It's a dry place, with only about 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain in a typical year.
Essaouira weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C 64°F | 14°C 58°F | 28 mm | 5 | 73% | 7.7 | Excellent 9.2 |
| February | 18°C 64°F | 14°C 58°F | 33 mm | 6 | 74% | 8.2 | Excellent 9.3 |
| March | 19°C 66°F | 15°C 58°F | 27 mm | 6 | 76% | 9 | Excellent 9.6 |
| April | 20°C 67°F | 16°C 60°F | 17 mm | 4 | 77% | 10 | Excellent 9.9 |
| May | 21°C 70°F | 17°C 63°F | 12 mm | 2 | 78% | 10.8 | Excellent 10 |
| June | 22°C 72°F | 19°C 65°F | 4 mm | 1 | 81% | 11.9 | Excellent 10 |
| July | 24°C 75°F | 20°C 67°F | 1 mm | 0 | 81% | 11.9 | Excellent 10 |
| August | 25°C 76°F | 20°C 69°F | 2 mm | 1 | 81% | 10.9 | Excellent 8.6 |
| September | 24°C 75°F | 20°C 68°F | 10 mm | 2 | 82% | 10.1 | Excellent 10 |
| October | 23°C 74°F | 19°C 67°F | 22 mm | 4 | 77% | 8.5 | Excellent 10 |
| November | 21°C 69°F | 17°C 63°F | 49 mm | 7 | 74% | 8 | Excellent 10 |
| December | 19°C 66°F | 15°C 60°F | 32 mm | 5 | 73% | 7.6 | Excellent 9.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Essaouira?
The best time to visit Essaouira is September to July, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Essaouira?
August is the hottest month in Essaouira, with an average high of 25°C (76°F).
What is the coldest month in Essaouira?
February is the coldest month in Essaouira, with an average low of 14°C (58°F).
What is the rainiest month in Essaouira?
November is the wettest month, with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 1 mm (0.0 in).
Nearby destinations
- Agadir123 km · best November to April
- Marrakesh168 km · best November to April
- Casablanca307 km · best September to June
- Rabat391 km · best February to December
- Fes527 km · best April to May and October
- Tangier599 km · best April to August and October
- Faro635 km · best April to October
- Gibraltar657 km · best April to August and October
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