Average Monthly Sunshine in Essaouira

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Essaouira receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Essaouira changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2986 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in November.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (10.1 hours per day) and November (6.6 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Essaouira’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Essaouira enjoys an average of 2986 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

December, Essaouira’s wettest month, receives 1.4 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Essaouira Precipitation page.