Climate Insights for Essaouira

The climate in Essaouira is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 228mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 49mm of rainfall. Essaouira is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Essaouira sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 28°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Essaouira is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 228mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 49mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 49mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Essaouira is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Essaouira, which began on March 20, 2026. Essaouira is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Essaouira is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 15mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Essaouira based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.