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

What kind of weather does May bring to Essaouira? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Essaouira is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 23°C, cooling down at night to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Essaouira in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 3 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 288 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 14 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
SunshineSunshine 288 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Morocco in May

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

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Essaouira.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Morocco? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Morocco. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.