Essaouira in May: weather, rain (7%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Essaouira weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

61°F – 72°F

🌧 Rainy days

7% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.7/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Essaouira in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 7%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 72°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.8h/d

Our take: May in Essaouira offers beautifully mild days around 22°C with cool evenings, nearly cloudless skies, and almost no rain — ideal for long beach walks and exploring the medina in comfort. With nearly 13 hours of sunshine daily, this is perfect for travelers who love warm but never stifling weather and want to enjoy the Atlantic coast at its most inviting.

By trip type

Essaouira in May by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Essaouira. Temperatures rise (22°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (7% 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 °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 May, Essaouira averages 72°F, 7% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10. See methodology →

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