Essaouira weather in April
Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in April
Fair
Best time to visit: June – October
What is the weather like in Essaouira in April?
In April, Essaouira is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Essaouira.
April compared
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More details for April
- Daylight
- 12 h 55 min07:12 – 20:07
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 32 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Casablanca
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %37 %
- Seaweight 25 %3 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in April
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Essaouira in April: quick answers
Is Essaouira hot in April?
Warm rather than hot: in April, daytime highs in Essaouira average 21 °C and nights cool to about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Essaouira in April?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in April the sea averages just 17.2 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from August to September.
Does it rain much in Essaouira in April?
Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total.
Essaouira month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)