Essaouira weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – October
What is the weather like in Essaouira in October?
In October, Essaouira is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Essaouira.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 86 | 78 | 53 |
| Day | 26° | 24° | 21° |
| Night | 19° | 18° | 15° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° | 18° |
| Sun | 9 h | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 1 | 3 | 4 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 27 min06:41 – 18:08
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 36 %on average
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+0Africa/Casablanca
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %88 %
- Seaweight 25 %41 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- 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 October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
Essaouira in October: quick answers
Is Essaouira hot in October?
Warm rather than hot: in October, daytime highs in Essaouira average 24 °C and nights cool to about 18 °C.
Can you swim in Essaouira in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from August to September.
Does it rain much in Essaouira in October?
Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total.
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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)