Visit Essaouira in December? Score 7.6/10 [2026]

Month summary

Essaouira weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

12°C – 20°C

🌧 Rainy days

14% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Essaouira in December?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 14%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 20°C

☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 9.0h/d

Our take: December in Essaouira is mild and pleasant—you'll enjoy sunny days with temperatures between 12–20°C and minimal rain to worry about. It's perfect if you prefer cooler coastal weather without winter extremes, though you'll want a light jacket for breezy evenings. With 9 hours of daily sunshine, there's plenty of time to explore the medina and beaches comfortably.

By trip type

Essaouira in December by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in December

🎯 Winter swell — more powerful waves, ideal for experienced surfers Even in winter, Essaouira enjoys 20°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

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 December, Essaouira averages 20°C, 14% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10. See methodology →

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