Essaouira Weather in January

What's the weather like in Essaouira (Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz) in January 2024?

The climate in Essaouira during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Essaouira and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

Essaouira weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18°C 64.4°F
Nightly temperature 10.4°C 50.7°F
Average temperature 14.2°C 57.6°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 45 mm 1.8 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 17.6°C 63.7°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Essaouira with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Essaouira

Essaouira average temperature in January

January rainfall

Essaouira average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Essaouira average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Essaouira in January 2024.

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Essaouira weather stats

Essaouira weather statistics
Hottest month: August 22.6°C 72.7°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January 17.8°C 64°F
Wettest month: December 55mm 2.2ins
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