Essaouira weather in August [2026]

Month summary

Essaouira weather in August

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

20°C – 25°C

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Essaouira in August?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 25°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: August in Essaouira is an absolute dream if you love mild, breezy beach weather without the scorching heat. You're looking at perfect 20–25°C days with virtually no rain and 12 hours of sunshine—ideal for anyone who wants to explore without melting or getting caught in storms. The Atlantic breeze keeps things refreshing, making it equally great for beach lovers, kitesurfers, or wandering the medina.

By trip type

Essaouira in August by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in August

🎯 Peak surf season — busy spots but reliable conditions Summer in Essaouira brings pleasant temperatures (25°C) and long sunny days (12.0h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Essaouira.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	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 ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Essaouira averages 25°C, 0% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10. See methodology →

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