Visit Essaouira in September? Score 8.9/10 [2026]

Month summary

Essaouira weather in September

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

19°C – 25°C

🌧 Rainy days

1% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Essaouira in September?

✅ Good

✅ 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 : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 25°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: September in Essaouira is wonderfully mild and practically rain-free, making it ideal for travelers who love sun without scorching heat. You'll enjoy crisp Atlantic breezes, plenty of daylight, and near-perfect beach conditions—perfect if you're seeking that sweet spot between summer crowds and cooler months.

By trip type

Essaouira in September by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in September

🎯 Balanced surf conditions — consistent waves and fewer surfers in the lineup Autumn in Essaouira is often underrated: 25°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (1% 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 September, Essaouira averages 25°C, 1% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10. See methodology →

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