Climate normals · 1970–2000
Essaouira Climate
Essaouira is a city in Morocco (07) with a population of about 85,137. Its average annual temperature is 17.8°C (64°F), with roughly 280 mm of rain per year.
17.8°C
Avg Temp
280
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Essaouira Climate
Essaouira has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) and receives about 280 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.8°C
Avg Temp
280
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15° / 58° | 53 mm |
| February | 15° / 60° | 38 mm |
| March | 16° / 61° | 32 mm |
| April | 17° / 62° | 22 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 7 mm |
| June | 19° / 66° | 2 mm |
| July | 20° / 68° | 0 mm |
| August | 20° / 69° | 1 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 3 mm |
| October | 19° / 67° | 25 mm |
| November | 18° / 64° | 38 mm |
| December | 16° / 60° | 59 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Essaouira
The most comfortable months to visit Essaouira are typically August, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 23°C high). The coldest is January (near 11°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Essaouira are typically August, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Essaouira, Morocco has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C and about 280 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Essaouira average about 23°C (74°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.