Essaouira in September
Great time to visit
September offers August's great weather with fewer crowds and dropping prices. It's an ideal compromise month for visitors who want warm beach weather without peak season chaos.
Weather
September brings relief from summer's intensity with slightly cooler temperatures and the return of occasional clouds. The trade winds continue their steady blow, making warm days pleasant. Rain remains virtually absent.
26°C high19°C low1 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$75/day average
September Tips
- •Shoulder season pricing begins mid-month as European holidays end
- •Perfect weather for both beach time and medina exploration
- •Kite surfing season ramps up with consistent winds
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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