Essaouira in February
Not the best time
February offers similar benefits to January with slightly better weather. It's still quite cool for beach activities, but perfect for exploring the medina and ramparts without sweating through your clothes.
Weather
February remains cool and damp, though slightly warmer than January. The trade winds still dominate, making it feel cooler than the actual temperature suggests. Rainfall decreases compared to January but gray, overcast days are common.
19°C high10°C low6 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$48/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Almond Blossom Festival (late February in nearby countryside)
February Tips
- •Hotel rates remain at winter lows - book last-minute for best deals
- •Surfing conditions are actually excellent with consistent swells and fewer crowds
- •Bring warm clothes for evenings - riads can be chilly without central heating
All Months
April through June gives you the sweet spot. Temperatures hover around 22-25°C, the wind stays manageable, and you avoid both winter rain and summer crowds. May particularly shines — warm enough for beach time, cool enough for medina wandering.
September through November works almost as well. The Atlantic stays warm from summer heating, but the oppressive July-August wind calms down. October brings perfect weather, though hotel prices reflect that.
Winter (December-March) means rain and rough seas. January averages 8 rainy days, and the Atlantic gets too choppy for swimming. But accommodation costs drop by 40%, and you'll have the medina largely to yourself.
Summer presents challenges. The trade winds that keep Essaouira cooler than inland cities also create constant 30-40 km/h gusts. Great for windsurfers, exhausting for everyone else. July and August see the medina packed with Moroccan families escaping the heat of Casablanca and Rabat.
Essaouira Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
8/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
6/10
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