Essaouira weather in August [2026]

Month summary

Essaouira weather in August

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

68°F – 77°F

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Essaouira in August?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 77°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: August in Essaouira is an absolute dream if you love mild, breezy beach weather without the scorching heat. You're looking at perfect 20–25°C days with virtually no rain and 12 hours of sunshine—ideal for anyone who wants to explore without melting or getting caught in storms. The Atlantic breeze keeps things refreshing, making it equally great for beach lovers, kitesurfers, or wandering the medina.

By trip type

Essaouira in August by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in August

Summer in Essaouira brings pleasant temperatures (25°F) and long sunny days (12.0h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Essaouira.

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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 August, Essaouira averages 77°F, 0% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10. See methodology →

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