Weather in Essaouira

What's the weather like in Essaouira?

Essaouira has a moderate climate and low overall rainfall. Average daytime highs range from 19°C (65°F) in January to 26°C (78°F) in July, with overnight lows around 11°C (51°F) and 19°C (67°F) respectively.

For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Essaouira are January through December.

Quick facts

Country
🇲🇦 Morocco
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Casablanca
Coordinates
31.512, -9.770

Monthly climate

Long-run averages for each month of the year.

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 19°C / 65°F 11°C / 51°F 39 mm 3
February 19°C / 66°F 11°C / 52°F 40 mm 4
March 20°C / 68°F 13°C / 55°F 35 mm 5
April 21°C / 70°F 14°C / 58°F 19 mm 4
May 23°C / 73°F 16°C / 62°F 12 mm 2
June 24°C / 75°F 18°C / 64°F 2 mm 1
July 26°C / 78°F 19°C / 67°F 0 mm 0
August 26°C / 80°F 20°C / 68°F 1 mm 0
September 25°C / 77°F 19°C / 66°F 3 mm 0
October 25°C / 76°F 18°C / 64°F 21 mm 3
November 22°C / 71°F 14°C / 58°F 53 mm 5
December 20°C / 68°F 12°C / 53°F 30 mm 3

Essaouira by month

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Essaouira?

The most comfortable months in Essaouira are usually May, June, November, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.

What is the hottest month in Essaouira?

August is typically the hottest month in Essaouira, averaging a high of 26°C (80°F).

What is the coldest month in Essaouira?

January is usually the coldest, with average lows around 11°C (51°F).

Does it snow in Essaouira?

Snow is rare in Essaouira; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.

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