Essaouira weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – October
What is the weather like in Essaouira in August?
In August, Essaouira is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Essaouira.
August compared
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| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 84 | 86 | 86 |
| Day | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| Night | 20° | 21° | 19° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Sun | 12 h | 11 h | 10 h |
| Rain days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 13 h 20 min07:04 – 20:24
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 11 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 17 %on average
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Casablanca
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %43 %
- 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 August
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Essaouira in August: quick answers
Is Essaouira hot in August?
Yes. In August, Essaouira is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C and nights stay around 21 °C. On about 4 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Essaouira in August?
Yes. In August the sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Essaouira in August?
It hardly ever rains.
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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, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)