Essaouira, Morocco: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Walled blue-and-white port with steady wind. Best for: kitesurfers, artists, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Essaouira are June to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool from December to May.
Essaouira month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 5.1 h | 4.4 | 12 min | 21°C | 1/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.8 h | 5.2 | 10 min | 20°C | 4/30 |
| March | Too cold | 7.4 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 21°C | 5/30 |
| April | Too cold | 8.5 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 22°C | 1/30 |
| May | Too cold | 9.2 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 22°C | 1/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.5 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 23°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.6 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 24°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 9.0 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 25°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.2 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 24°C | 0/30 |
| October | Good | 6.7 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 24°C | 3/30 |
| November | Good | 5.5 h | 4.8 | 11 min | 23°C | 1/30 |
| December | Too cold | 4.7 h | 4.0 | 13 min | 21°C | 1/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Essaouira
Walled blue-and-white port with steady wind. Warm Atlantic days with a cool sea and breezy evenings. Marrakesh is very hot in summer and chilly in winter nights. Dress modestly in towns and bargain in markets.
In Essaouira afternoon highs average from 20°C in February to 25°C in August. The wettest month is March (about 5 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is September (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.9 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Essaouira
When is the best time to visit Essaouira for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Essaouira are June to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Essaouira?
Afternoon highs average from 20°C in February to 25°C in August. The wettest month is March, with about 5 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Essaouira?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from December to May.