March · Morocco
Best time to visit Essaouira in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Essaouira in March
Average temperature 17°C, 33 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.0/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 33 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Essaouira scores 7.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 33 mm of rain, and roughly 25 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.
March holds up well in Essaouira — 9th best month
March averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 33 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 daylight hours.
It scores 7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? August scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Essaouira in March?
- In March, Essaouira averages 17°C, 33 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Essaouira?
- March earns a 7.0/10 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 March?
- Expect about 33 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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