Essaouira or Agadir in October?
On climate data, Essaouira comes out ahead overall in October. See the per-criterion details below.
EssaouiraPhoto: Goldfinchshuffle · CC BY-SA 4.0
AgadirPhoto: JopkeB · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in October
| Criterion | Essaouira | Agadir |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 23 °C | 29 °C |
| Average daily low | 19 °C | 18 °C |
| Sea | 20 °C | 20 °C |
| Rainy days | 4 rainy days (est.) | 3 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 6 h/day |
| Humidity | 78 % | 52 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Agadir is about 6 °C warmer by day.
Essaouira or Agadir in October: the short answer
In October, Essaouira comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Essaouira 84/100 vs Agadir 81/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on October as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Essaouira averages a climate score of 77/100, Agadir 75/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in October, side by side
The average daily high is about 23 °C in Essaouira and 29 °C in Agadir — warmer in Agadir. Average daily lows are around 19 °C versus 18 °C.
On rain, Essaouira sees about 4 rainy days in October and Agadir about 3 — drier in Agadir. Sunshine is comparable (6 vs 6 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In October the water is about 20 °C at Essaouira and 20 °C at Agadir. Neither Essaouira nor Agadir reaches the ~21 °C swimming threshold in any month. Peak sea warmth is September for Essaouira and August for Agadir.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Essaouira records roughly 42 rainy days and Agadir about 34 — the drier of the two overall is Agadir. At their sunniest, Essaouira reaches about 10 hours of sun a day (June) and Agadir about 10 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Essaouira is at its best in July, August, September and October, while Agadir peaks in March, April, October and November. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the October scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Agadir scores higher in October (Essaouira 77 vs Agadir 83).
City breaks: Essaouira scores higher in October (Essaouira 99 vs Agadir 83).
Active & hiking: Essaouira scores higher in October (Essaouira 88 vs Agadir 72).
Family: Agadir scores higher in October (Essaouira 80 vs Agadir 84).
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For October specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Essaouira carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Essaouira if its strong months and profile match your plan, Agadir if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.