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Best time to visit Essaouira: month by month
Short answer
Essaouira is mild all year, with highs between about 19°C and 26°C. April to June and September to October are the most pleasant, at roughly 21–25°C with very little rain; July and August stay around 25–26°C while inland Morocco bakes, but afternoons are windy and sometimes foggy.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°C | 11°C | 3 | low |
| Feb | 19°C | 12°C | 6 | low |
| Mar | 20°C | 13°C | 5 | medium |
| Apr | 21°C | 15°C | 4 | medium |
| May | 22°C | 16°C | 1 | medium |
| Jun | 24°C | 18°C | 1 | high |
| Jul | 25°C | 19°C | 0 | high |
| Aug | 26°C | 19°C | 0 | very high |
| Sep | 25°C | 19°C | 0 | medium |
| Oct | 25°C | 18°C | 1 | medium |
| Nov | 22°C | 14°C | 1 | low |
| Dec | 21°C | 12°C | 4 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Mild, with highs of about 20–22°C and only a few rainy days; the trade wind picks up, which kitesurfers love.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Around 24–26°C by day and 18–19°C at night, with almost no rain; the best season for kitesurfing, but windy in the afternoons and busy, especially in June for the Gnaoua festival.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September and October are about 25°C, dry and often calmer; November cools to about 22°C.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool and calmer, around 19–21°C by day and 11–12°C at night, with the most rain (3–6 rainy days a month); quiet and good value.
Events worth planning around
- Gnaoua World Music Festival (June; check the dates each year)
- Ramadan, when many cafés and restaurants change their hours (dates move about 11 days earlier each year)
When to avoid
Avoid the Gnaoua festival week if you dislike crowds and high room prices, and August if you want a quiet town. If you dislike wind, note that afternoons from spring to early autumn are almost always breezy.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Essaouira?
April to June or September to October, with highs of about 21–25°C and very little rain.
Is Essaouira good in summer?
Yes, it stays around 25–26°C while Marrakech can pass 40°C, but afternoons are windy and it is busy in August.
When is the best time for kitesurfing in Essaouira?
Roughly April to September, when the trade winds blow most afternoons.