Essaouira in March: weather, rain (21%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Essaouira weather in March

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

55°F – 66°F

🌧 Rainy days

21% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.5/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Essaouira in March?

✅ 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 : ██░░░░░░░░ 21%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 66°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.8h/d

Our take: March in Essaouira brings pleasantly mild days around 19°C with cool evenings dipping to 13°C, wrapped in generous sunshine of nearly 11 hours daily. Rain is minimal, making it ideal for travelers who love exploring coastal towns without summer crowds. Perfect for surfers, culture seekers, and those who appreciate a fresh Atlantic breeze with their adventures.

By trip type

Essaouira in March by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Essaouira. Temperatures rise (19°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (21% 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 March, Essaouira averages 66°F, 21% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10. See methodology →

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