Essaouira Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Essaouira. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Essaouira typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 309 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, December receives substantial 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.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C and receives 199 hours of sunshine. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Essaouira Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Morocco

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Morocco. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Essaouira’s average annual precipitation is 309 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Essaouira’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Essaouira Climate page.