April · Morocco
Best time to visit Essaouira in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Essaouira in April
Average temperature 18°C, 11 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Essaouira scores 7.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 11 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Essaouira's ramparts, fishing port, and blue-shuttered medina face an Atlantic beach where the trade winds rarely stop.
April in Essaouira: strong conditions, 7th of 12
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Essaouira in April?
- In April, Essaouira averages 18°C, 11 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Essaouira?
- April earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Essaouira in April?
- Expect about 11 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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