Essaouira weather in May (Marrakech-Tensift-Haouz, Morocco)

What can you expect from the weather in Essaouira during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Essaouira the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Essaouira in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 3 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 288 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Essaouira climate page with graphs.

 

Essaouira, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 288 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Morocco in May

Find out more about the weather in Morocco in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Essaouira in May?

For visitors traveling to Essaouira, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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