Essaouira, MoroccoQuick decision
When to visit Essaouira?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
19°C–25°C in July
🌧 Least rain
0% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (10%)
📅 Best score
9.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Windsurf & KitesurfApril–September — strong trade winds, Moulay Bouzerktoun spots.
UNESCO MedinaYear-round — ramparts, fishing port and art galleries.
Gnaoua FestivalJune — Gnaoua and world music in the medina.
Grilled FishYear-round — grilled sardines at the port, tagine and Mogadorian cuisine.
Monthly climate data
Essaouira weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 11°C | 19°C | 10% | 1.1 | 9.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 11°C | 20°C | 16% | 1.7 | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 13°C | 19°C | 21% | 1.4 | 10.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 15°C | 21°C | 15% | 0.7 | 11.7h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 22°C | 7% | 0.4 | 12.8h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 18°C | 23°C | 2% | 0.1 | 13.0h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 19°C | 25°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.6h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 25°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ September | 19°C | 25°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 18°C | 24°C | 9% | 0.5 | 10.4h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 14°C | 22°C | 15% | 1.2 | 9.3h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 12°C | 20°C | 14% | 1.3 | 9.0h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 21°C, 14% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 24°C, 1% rainy days, 12.5h sunshine/day. Score: 9.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 24°C, 8% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 20°C, 13% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
July is ideal with 0% rainy days and 25°C.
January is the wettest month with 10% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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