Essaouira weather in May
May in Essaouira: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Essaouira · #194 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Essaouira climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Rainfall | 7 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 27 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Essaouira in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Essaouira?
- May in Essaouira: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Essaouira on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Essaouira in May?
- In May, Essaouira averages a daily high of 25.1°C and a low of 16.6°C, with about 6.7 mm of rain over roughly 1.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Essaouira in May?
- Essaouira has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in May.