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Backpacking Potential

91/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

June, May, July

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Weather

14°C – 23°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Essaouira?

The best time to visit Essaouira for backpacking is June, May, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Climate Heatmap

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Planning for a specific month? Tap on a month in the heatmap below for a detailed climate guide.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Essaouira

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
JanuaryBackpacking in Essaouira in Januaryarrow_forward
84Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°38
FebruaryBackpacking in Essaouira in Februaryarrow_forward
84Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°30
MarchBackpacking in Essaouira in Marcharrow_forward
86Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°36
AprilBackpacking in Essaouira in Aprilarrow_forward
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°19
MayBackpacking in Essaouira in Mayarrow_forward
90Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°5
JuneBackpacking in Essaouira in Junearrow_forward
91Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°1
JulyBackpacking in Essaouira in Julyarrow_forward
90Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°0
AugustBackpacking in Essaouira in Augustarrow_forward
89Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°0
SeptemberBackpacking in Essaouira in Septemberarrow_forward
88Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°4
OctoberBackpacking in Essaouira in Octoberarrow_forward
86Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°25
NovemberBackpacking in Essaouira in Novemberarrow_forward
84Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°45
DecemberBackpacking in Essaouira in Decemberarrow_forward
78Good
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°48

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Essaouira

When is the best time to visit Essaouira for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Essaouira for backpacking is typically in June, May, July, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Essaouira?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Essaouira, making it a year-round destination for backpacking.

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