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August · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 100/100

Essaouira in August

Excellent · 100/100Beach 78/100
High / low23° / 18°daily averages
Precipitation0 mm0 wet days
Sea20°surface temperature
31.51° N, 9.77° WElevation 7 mUTC+0 · Western European Standard Time
When to goEssaouira · weather score
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Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
August: high / low23° / 18°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Essaouira averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 18° — mild weather by day. Expect around 0 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 8%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 20°, pleasant for a swim.

August scores 100/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Essaouira.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:05 and sets at 20:24 local time, giving 13 h 19 min of daylight. Days shorten by 50 minutes over the month.

Why 100/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%100%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 78/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Essaouira this month

Moulay Bouzarqtoune
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Moulay Bouzarqtoune

Marrakesh-Safi · 17 km NE
22°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Moulay Bouzarqtoune
ivTop of the table

Morocco's best in August

Where to go in August
Tamri
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Tamri

Souss-Massa
24°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Tamri
El Ouatia
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El Ouatia

Guelmim-Oued Noun
24°Aug high
0wet days
100score
El Ouatia
Sidi Ouassay
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Sidi Ouassay

Souss-Massa
24°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Sidi Ouassay
Arbaa Sahel
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Arbaa Sahel

Souss-Massa
25°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Arbaa Sahel
·Questions

Essaouira in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Essaouira?

August scores 100/100 for Essaouira, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 23°C with 0 wet days.

How warm is Essaouira in August?

Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 18°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Essaouira in August?

Essaouira receives about 0 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 0 days.

Can you swim in Essaouira in August?

The sea averages 20°C in August, refreshing but swimmable.