Agadir Beach Weather Month by Month

Agadir in November is warm by daytime air temperature — expect highs around 23°C, which is comfortable for sunbathing and beach walks. The sea temperature, however, drops to around 20°C by late November, which most visitors find on the cool side for serious swimming. If you are coming purely for beach swimming, October is a better call. If you want warmth without the peak-season crowds or prices, November is still a solid month, especially for walkers, golfers and anyone doing day trips into the Souss Valley.

The Atlantic off Agadir sits at around 17–18°C in January — cold enough that most people stick to sunbathing rather than swimming. The upside is that the air temperature reaches a pleasant 19–21°C during the day, which feels like a proper winter escape for northern Europeans arriving from near-freezing temperatures at home. Wetsuits are standard for surfers at Taghazout in January, and the surf is often very good. If swimming is your priority, you are better off waiting until May or June.

April is borderline for swimming in Agadir. The sea reaches around 19°C, which is warmer than the winter months but still quite brisk for most people raised on warmer Mediterranean waters. Bold swimmers will enjoy it, particularly on the calmer days when the Atlantic is flat. Air temperatures hit a comfortable 24–25°C during the afternoon, so lounging on the beach is very enjoyable. May is the tipping point where swimming becomes genuinely pleasant for most visitors, as the sea crosses 20°C and the sun is stronger.

Agadir is one of the driest cities in Morocco. From May through October, rainfall is virtually zero — you can comfortably book an outdoor-focused trip with no weather backup plan needed. Even the wettest months (December to February) only average three to five rainy days, and these tend to be short showers rather than prolonged grey days. Annual rainfall totals around 200–250 mm, compared to over 800 mm in London. The Souss Valley’s sheltering mountains and the city’s southerly latitude both contribute to this reliable sunshine record.

August is Agadir's hottest month, with daytime highs regularly touching 30°C and occasionally exceeding it. Combine that with 11 hours of sunshine and near-zero rain and you have classic beach conditions — albeit busy ones, since August is peak holiday season across Europe. The sea reaches its annual high of around 22–23°C in August, making it the warmest for swimming too. One caveat: Agadir's Atlantic trade winds can pick up strongly in the afternoon, kicking up sand along the corniche. A beach umbrella and a hat are essential.

Yes, genuinely. Agadir's winter is one of its biggest selling points: even in January and February, daytime temperatures regularly hit 20–21°C with six to seven hours of sunshine. The beach stays busy with European visitors escaping their own winters, and cafés along the corniche are full. You will not be swimming in the cold Atlantic, but sitting in a sun lounger with a fresh orange juice in January feels like a small luxury. Pack a light jacket for evenings, which drop to around 12–14°C, but days are reliably warm and bright.

May, June, September and October are the sweet spots. These months offer warm sea temperatures (20–22°C), generous sunshine and significantly lower hotel prices than peak July–August. September is particularly underrated: the crowds have thinned, the sea is still warm from the summer, and the Souss Valley turns a beautiful golden colour. If budget is your primary concern, late April or early November can cut accommodation costs by 30–40% compared to the peak months, while still delivering very enjoyable beach conditions.