May · Morocco
Best time to visit Essaouira in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Essaouira in May
Average temperature 19°C, 4 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.9/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Essaouira scores 7.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 4 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
May in Essaouira — reliably good (6th best month)
May averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.6 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 6th 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.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Essaouira in May?
- In May, Essaouira averages 19°C, 4 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Essaouira?
- May earns a 7.9/10 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 May?
- Expect about 4 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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