Essaouira Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Essaouira is a Moroccan city on the Atlantic coast, known for its unique charm and historical heritage. With its lively medina, picturesque port, and beautiful beaches, Essaouira has attracted tourists and artists for decades. Its beaches are a popular destination for windsurfers from around the world, thanks to the constant wind that makes it ideal for the sport.
Essaouira has a subtropical climate, shaped by its location on the African coast overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. As a result, it enjoys warm, humid air and relatively high temperatures year-round. Precipitation is generally low and consistent, except during the dry summer months.
With its subtropical climate and steady warmth, Essaouira offers sun-drenched days and pleasant evenings. The ocean’s influence brings cooling sea breezes, keeping the heat comfortable.
Monthly Temperature in Essaouira
In Essaouira, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 19°C (66°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) in August to around 12°C (54°F) during January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Essaouira
With annual rainfall averaging 309 mm (12 in), Essaouira maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 54 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation, recorded across 7 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Essaouira Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Essaouira
While the amount of sunshine in Essaouira varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 10.1 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in November, with about 6.6 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Essaouira by Month
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 86%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 80%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Essaouira 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Essaouira
Essaouira offers comfortable weather throughout the entire year, with temperatures consistently ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 27°C (80°F) across all twelve months. This exceptional climate stability makes it a year-round destination, though the drier months provide the best visiting conditions.Rainfall varies from 1 mm (0.04 in) in July to 54 mm (2.1 in) in December. The drier months like July offer the most pleasant conditions for exploring the area. Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
