October in one line: Still summer by the sea (26°C, water at 20°C) with the first winter swells for surfers. Busy with autumn-holiday visitors and cruise ships. 31 October is now a public holiday.
Weather and sea in October
Afternoons around 26°C, nights 17°C, about 2 rainy days. The sea is still 20°C. Swells pick up from October or November, so experienced surfers start heading to the points.
| Afternoon high | Night low | Sea | Sunshine | Rainy days | Crowds | Surf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.1°C | 16.7°C | 20.1°C | ~7.8 h/day | ~1.9 | High | Mixed |
Averages: air from NOAA 1991–2020 normals (Agadir-Inezgane), sea from a 10-year average. Real days vary; check today's weather and sea temperature before you go.
Swimming: the sea is 20.1°C, as warm as the Agadir sea gets: refreshing rather than warm. Outside the summer season there are few or no lifeguards. Rip currents and holes form after winter storms; stay in your depth near other people, and never swim at night. Read the Agadir beaches guide before your first swim.
Surf: Mixed: small days for learners, first bigger swells. See Taghazout surf lessons for schools, spots and prices.
Events and holidays
31 October is Unity Day (Aïd Al Wahda), a new public holiday decreed in November 2025 and first observed in 2026. Cruise ships call most often from October to April. Flamingo migration peaks in September–October.
What to do in October
- Swims, beach days and surf lessons in still-warm water
- Paradise Valley and Souss-Massa in their autumn season
- Flamingos in the Souss estuary from October
- Cable car and kasbah, with the kasbah first if you ride at night
Ideas for the days themselves: things to do in Agadir, the 3-day itinerary and, with children, Agadir with kids.
What to avoid
- Expecting lifeguards: the official season ends in mid-September
- Booking the autumn half-term week late
Booking and packing
Book: Hotels for the autumn holidays: a month ahead. Surf camps: book early for October–March. Tours: 1–2 days ahead.
Pack: Summer clothes for the day, a light jacket for the evening, swimwear.
Arriving by plane? Our airport to the city guide has the taxi fares and the 50 MAD Aerobus. Check what things should cost on the fair prices page.
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Agadir in October: frequently asked questions
Is October a good time to visit Agadir?
Still summer by the sea (26°C, water at 20°C) with the first winter swells for surfers. Busy with autumn-holiday visitors and cruise ships. 31 October is now a public holiday. Compare all twelve months on our best time to visit Agadir page.
How warm is Agadir in October?
Average afternoon highs are around 26°C and night lows around 17°C, with about 2 rainy days and about 7.8 hours of sunshine a day (242 hours over the month). Afternoons around 26°C, nights 17°C, about 2 rainy days. The sea is still 20°C. Swells pick up from October or November, so experienced surfers start heading to the points.
Can you swim in the sea in Agadir in October?
The sea averages 20.1°C in October, which is as warm as the Agadir sea gets: refreshing rather than warm. There are few or no lifeguards outside the summer season (about mid-June to mid-September), so stay in your depth on busy stretches and never swim at night. A black flag means swimming is prohibited. Today’s sea conditions are on our Agadir weather today page.
Is October good for surfing in Taghazout?
Mixed: small days for learners, first bigger swells. Beginners do best from April to October, when waves are smaller; the big northwest swells run from October/November to March. A 2–2.5 h group lesson with board and wetsuit costs 250–450 MAD. More on our Taghazout surf lessons guide.
What should I pack for Agadir in October?
Summer clothes for the day, a light jacket for the evening, swimwear.
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