Essaouira in February: weather, rain (16%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Essaouira weather in February

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

11°C – 20°C

🌧 Rainy days

16% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Essaouira in February?

✅ 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 : ██░░░░░░░░ 16%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 20°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.0h/d

Our take: February in Essaouira offers pleasantly mild days around 20°C with cool evenings dipping to 11°C, all under generous sunshine averaging 10 hours daily. Rain is rarely a concern, making it ideal for travelers who love exploring medinas and coastal walks without summer crowds. Perfect for couples or culture seekers craving an authentic, relaxed Moroccan escape.

By trip type

Essaouira in February by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in February

🎯 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 (16% 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 February, Essaouira averages 20°C, 16% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10. See methodology →

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