February · Morocco
Best time to visit Essaouira in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Essaouira in February
Average temperature 17°C, 34 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
5.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Essaouira scores 5.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 34 mm of rain, and roughly 13 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.
February in Essaouira: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 34 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 5.9/10 on the same scale — 10th 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 low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Essaouira — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Essaouira in February?
- In February, Essaouira averages 17°C, 34 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Essaouira?
- February earns a 5.9/10 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 February?
- Expect about 34 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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