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Essaouira, Morocco · Temperate oceanic

Essaouira in August: go or not?

Excellent time. Essaouira in August scores 9.2/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 31.51°N · 9.77°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Essaouira · August
9.2
20–25°
Temperature
0%
Rain
9h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
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The month in detail

What to expect in August

Summer in Essaouira brings pleasant temperatures (25.0°C) and long sunny days (9.4h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (0.0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Essaouira.

August ranks 2 out of 12 months in Essaouira.

This month's conditions

What it's like in August

UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
muggy at times
18°
Sea
19°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
13.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is August the right month?

The best month in Essaouira is July (9.3/10), 0.1 pt higher than August.

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Context

Our verdict

Essaouira, the opposite of Marrakech: Atlantic instead of arid, wind instead of heat, calmed medina instead of packed souks. July-August are my favourite months (9.4/10): 19-25°C, 0% rain, period when Marrakech 130 km inland is hitting 38°C.

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What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Morocco

🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyMoroccan Dirham (MAD)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 25°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 19°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMarch · 21%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location

Where is Essaouira ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Morocco
Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.3 → 7.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
31.51°N · 9.77°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Essaouira?
July is the best month with 25.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 9.7h of sunshine and 0.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Essaouira get in July?
Essaouira averages 9.7 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Essaouira?
March is the most unfavourable month with March has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Essaouira in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 25.0°C.
Is Essaouira good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Essaouira scores 7.3/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 9.0/10.
When should you avoid Essaouira?
March is the most difficult month to visit Essaouira, with March has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Essaouira in August?
In August, the sea averages 19°C in Essaouira: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Essaouira in August?
The average UV index reaches 8 in August in Essaouira (very high), with about 13.2h of daylight. Protection essential.