Essaouira weather in October [2026]

Month summary

Essaouira weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 24°C

🌧 Rainy days

9% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.4h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.5/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Essaouira in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 9%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 24°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.4h/d

Our take: October is genuinely one of Essaouira's sweetest months—you'll enjoy mild 18–24°C days perfect for exploring the medina without heat exhaustion, with virtually no rain to worry about. The 10+ hours of daily sunshine mean golden light for the beach and blue-hour photography, though the Atlantic breeze stays noticeably present (pack a light layer). This is ideal if you love coastal walks, fresh seafood dinners with sea views, and don't mind occasional wind.

By trip type

Essaouira in October by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in October

🎯 Winter swell — more powerful waves, ideal for experienced surfers Autumn in Essaouira is often underrated: 24°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. 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 October, Essaouira averages 24°C, 9% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10. See methodology →

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