Essaouira Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Essaouira varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to pleasant.
It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Essaouira, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 19°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 12°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
With annual rainfall averaging 309 mm, Essaouira maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 54 mm of precipitation, recorded across 7 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 0.5 mm 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 over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Essaouira in Morocco
During the months of March, April, May, June, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 54 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 303 hours of sunshine.
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