Essaouira Temperature by Month
Essaouira in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco sees moderate seasonal temperature shifts, with daytime highs between 19°C (66°F) in January and 27°C (81°F) in August, averaging 23°C (73°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Essaouira Monthly Temperatures
In Essaouira, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Nighttime lows range from 21°C (70°F) in August to 12°C (54°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Essaouira by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. August, the city's warmest month, gets 289 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
46-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Essaouira Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Essaouira spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Essaouira vs Morocco
The map below shows the annual temperature across Morocco. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Essaouira vs World: Temperature Compared
Essaouira's average annual maximum temperature is 23°C (73°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Essaouira?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Essaouira, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and humidity around 80% — considered very high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 86% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Essaouira's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Essaouira climate page.
