When to go
Best time to visit Essaouira
Essaouira stays cool all year, with average highs from 18 °C in January to 23 °C in September. Come from May to August for dry days and the strongest wind (the windiest month is July), which kitesurfers and wingfoilers come for. September and October bring the warmest sea, about 21 to 22 °C, and lighter wind. From November to March, days are mild, with four or five rainy days a month.
Figures checked in October 2026
Essaouira weather by month
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
| Month | Day°C | Night°C | Sea°C | Rainmm | Rainy daysdays | Sunh a day | Windkm/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 11 | 18 | 49 | 5 | 6.7 | 20 |
| February | 19 | 12 | 17 | 37 | 4 | 7.3 | 22 |
| March | 19 | 13 | 17 | 38 | 4 | 8 | 22 |
| April | 20 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 3 | 8.8 | 23 |
| May | 21 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 9.3 | 24 |
| June | 21 | 17 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 9.7 | 25 |
| July | 22 | 18 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 28 |
| August | 22 | 18 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 9.4 | 25 |
| September | 23 | 18 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 8.4 | 20 |
| October | 22 | 17 | 21 | 33 | 3 | 7.6 | 18 |
| November | 21 | 14 | 20 | 55 | 5 | 6.6 | 20 |
| December | 19 | 13 | 19 | 56 | 5 | 6.4 | 20 |
Sources: Air temperature and rain: WMO climate normals 1991-2020, Essaouira station (NOAA archive). Sea temperature (open sea off Essaouira) and wind (coast): NASA POWER, MERRA-2 averages for 2001-2025. Sunshine: Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), 1961-1990 averages, Essaouira station.
Month by month
January
18 °C by day11 °C at nightSea 18 °C49 mm of rain5 rainy days6.7 h of sun a dayWind 20 km/h
Mild, around 18 °C by day and 11 °C at night, with about five rainy days. Surf lessons and surf camps run all year; between showers, ride on the beach or enjoy an evening of Gnawa music.
Good this month
February
19 °C by day12 °C at nightSea 17 °C37 mm of rain4 rainy days7.3 h of sun a dayWind 22 km/h
Cool days near 19 °C and a cool sea (about 17 °C), with the wind picking up. A good month for surf coaching, quad rides and camel rides on the beach.
Good this month
March
19 °C by day13 °C at nightSea 17 °C38 mm of rain4 rainy days8 h of sun a dayWind 22 km/h
Around 19 °C, with the sea at its coolest (about 17 °C). Good for kitesurf and wingfoil lessons, quad rides and rides on the beach.
Good this month
April
20 °C by day14 °C at nightSea 18 °C17 mm of rain3 rainy days8.8 h of sun a dayWind 23 km/h
Spring days around 20 °C, less rain and more wind. Good for a kitesurf camp, beach rides and the walk to Diabat.
Good this month
May
21 °C by day16 °C at nightSea 19 °C9 mm of rain1 rainy day9.3 h of sun a dayWind 24 km/h
Dry days around 21 °C and wind around 24 km/h on average: kitesurf and wingfoil time, with lessons or a coaching holiday.
Good this month
June
21 °C by day17 °C at nightSea 20 °C1 mm of rainNo rainy days9.7 h of sun a dayWind 25 km/h
Dry, around 21 °C, and windier: a strong month for kitesurfing. Evenings suit a sunset tea on the beach.
Good this month
July
22 °C by day18 °C at nightSea 20 °C0 mm of rainNo rainy days9.7 h of sun a dayWind 28 km/h
The windiest month, about 28 km/h on average, with cool days around 22 °C while Marrakech averages 38 °C. The heart of the kitesurf and wingfoil season.
Good this month
August
22 °C by day18 °C at nightSea 21 °C1 mm of rainNo rainy days9.4 h of sun a dayWind 25 km/h
Still windy, around 22 °C, with the sea near 21 °C. Good for kitesurfing, quad rides in the Cap Sim dunes and evenings with Gnawa music.
Good this month
September
23 °C by day18 °C at nightSea 22 °C4 mm of rain1 rainy day8.4 h of sun a dayWind 20 km/h
The warmest days (about 23 °C) and the warmest sea (about 22 °C), with lighter wind: a good month for surfing, paddle boarding and kayaking.
Good this month
October
This month22 °C by day17 °C at nightSea 21 °C33 mm of rain3 rainy days7.6 h of sun a dayWind 18 km/h
The calmest month for wind (about 18 km/h), still around 22 °C, with a warm sea: good for paddle boarding, kayaking to Mogador Island and surf days at Imsouane or Sidi Kaouki.
Good this month
November
21 °C by day14 °C at nightSea 20 °C55 mm of rain5 rainy days6.6 h of sun a dayWind 20 km/h
Mild days around 21 °C and more rain, about five rainy days. Good for horse rides, the coastal walk to Sidi Kaouki, surf lessons and a Gnawa dinner.
Good this month
December
19 °C by day13 °C at nightSea 19 °C56 mm of rain5 rainy days6.4 h of sun a dayWind 20 km/h
Around 19 °C by day and 13 °C at night: the wettest month, with about five rainy days. Surf camps and riding lessons go on all year; evenings suit Gnawa music or a sunset tea.
Good this month
