Essaouira in July
Good time to visit
July brings the warmest weather and largest crowds. It's beach season at its peak, but you'll pay top dollar and share every sunset spot with dozens of other visitors.
Weather
July sees temperatures climb higher, but the relentless Atlantic winds keep things comfortable compared to inland Morocco. Expect hot, dry days with virtually no rain and clear, star-filled nights. The ocean breeze is your constant companion.
27°C high20°C low0 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$95/day average
July Tips
- •Beach activities are ideal - water temperature reaches its warmest
- •Book restaurants for dinner - popular spots fill up quickly
- •Avoid midday medina exploration - stick to early morning or late afternoon
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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