Visit Essaouira in April? Score 8.1/10 [2026]

Month summary

Essaouira weather in April

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

59°F – 70°F

🌧 Rainy days

15% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Essaouira in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 15%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 70°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.7h/d

Our take: April in Essaouira offers beautifully mild days around 21°C with cool evenings, nearly twelve hours of sunshine, and very little chance of rain. The famous Atlantic breezes keep things fresh without the stronger winds that arrive later in summer. Ideal for travelers who love comfortable coastal strolls, outdoor dining, and exploring the medina without the peak-season crowds.

By trip type

Essaouira in April by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Essaouira. Temperatures rise (21°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (15% 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	52°F	66°F	10%	0.0in	9.4h	7.5/10
🌤️ February	52°F	68°F	16%	0.1in	10.0h	7.6/10
🌤️ March	55°F	66°F	21%	0.1in	10.8h	7.5/10
🌤️ April	59°F	70°F	15%	0.0in	11.7h	8.1/10
🌤️ May	61°F	72°F	7%	0.0in	12.8h	8.7/10
🌤️ June	64°F	73°F	2%	0.0in	13.0h	9.0/10
☀️ July	66°F	77°F	0%	0.0in	12.6h	9.3/10
☀️ August	68°F	77°F	0%	0.0in	12.0h	9.1/10
☀️ September	66°F	77°F	1%	0.0in	11.0h	8.9/10
🌤️ October	64°F	75°F	9%	0.0in	10.4h	8.5/10
🌤️ November	57°F	72°F	15%	0.0in	9.3h	7.9/10
🌤️ December	54°F	68°F	14%	0.1in	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 April, Essaouira averages 70°F, 15% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10. See methodology →

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