Short answer: come in April, May, September or October for warm days, dry weather and space on the beach. Come in winter for 21°C sunshine when Europe is grey, but not for warm swims. July and August are fine for weather, just busy.
Agadir weather month by month
| Month | High / low | Sea | Sun h (month) | Rain days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.2 / 8.4°C | 17.2°C | 235 (~7.6/day) | 2.8 | Medium |
| February | 22 / 10.1°C | 16.6°C | 225 (~8/day) | 2.7 | Medium |
| March | 23.4 / 12.3°C | 16.9°C | 267 (~8.6/day) | 3.2 | High |
| April | 23.2 / 14.1°C | 17.5°C | 274 (~9.1/day) | 1.7 | High |
| May | 24.2 / 15.9°C | 18°C | 297 (~9.6/day) | 0.8 | Medium |
| June | 25.6 / 18.1°C | 19°C | 267 (~8.9/day) | 0.2 | Low |
| July | 26.7 / 19.2°C | 19.8°C | 253 (~8.2/day) | 0.1 | High |
| August | 27 / 19.5°C | 20.3°C | 248 (~8/day) | 0.3 | Peak |
| September | 26.1 / 18.6°C | 20.5°C | 235 (~7.8/day) | 0.5 | Medium |
| October | 26.1 / 16.7°C | 20.1°C | 242 (~7.8/day) | 1.9 | High |
| November | 24.1 / 12.9°C | 18.7°C | 228 (~7.6/day) | 3 | Medium |
| December | 22.1 / 10.1°C | 17.8°C | 222 (~7.2/day) | 3.6 | High |
Air temperature, rain and sunshine: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Agadir-Inezgane. Sea: 10-year average. Year: 24.3°C average high, 232 mm of rain on 20.8 days, about 2,991 hours of sun. Crowd levels are our own assessment. Checked October 2026. For the next few days, see Agadir weather and sea today.
The four seasons in Agadir
Spring (March – May): the best all-rounder
Rain fades from about 3 days in March to less than one in May, and sunshine climbs to its yearly peak (297 hours in May, roughly 9.5 a day). Afternoons are 23–24°C. This is the best season for Paradise Valley and Souss-Massa National Park, and flamingo migration peaks in March–April. The only weak point is the sea, still 17–18°C.
Summer (June – August): beach season, busy
Highs of 26–27°C, nights near 19°C, virtually no rain, and none of the 37–40°C heat of Marrakech. Mornings often start hazy with sea fog that clears by late morning. Lifeguards are on duty, the sea warms to 19–20°C and the Danialand water park runs at full price. July and especially August are the busiest months, with Moroccan families on holiday: book hotels early. Sunset is around 19:45 in late June.
Autumn (September – November): warm sea, fewer people
September is the insider’s pick: 26°C air, the warmest water of the year (20.5°C), and the domestic crowds gone. October stays warm with the sea at 20°C, and the cruise season and autumn holidays bring more visitors. November is milder (24°C) with the first rain, around 3 days, and the start of the big-wave surf season.
Winter (December – February): winter sun
21–22°C afternoons, 8–10°C nights and 7–8 hours of sunshine a day make Agadir one of the warmest winter-sun spots within a short flight of Europe. December is the “wettest” month with about 4 rainy days. Christmas–New Year is busy. Sunset comes early, around 17:15 in early December. The sea drops to 16.6°C in February; surfers love winter, swimmers less so.
Swimming season
Realistically, June to October for most swimmers, when the sea is 19–20.5°C. From November to May it is 16.6–18.7°C: fine for a quick dip on a sunny afternoon, too cold for long swims.
- Lifeguards work the main beach from about mid-June to mid-September, 08:00–20:00. Outside that window there are few or none.
- Spring is risky: between April and May 2025, before the official season, there were more than 70 drowning incidents and 5 deaths on Agadir beach, mostly rip currents and holes left by winter storms.
- Flags: a black flag means swimming is prohibited. Never swim at night.
More in our Agadir beaches guide and Is Agadir safe?
Surf season
| Level | Best months | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | April – October | Smaller, cleaner waves on the beach breaks (Banana Point, Crocro, Panoramas); afternoon onshore wind |
| Intermediate / advanced | October/November – March | Big, consistent northwest Atlantic swells; Anchor Point and Killer Point turn on |
| Wetsuit | All year | Sea 16.6–20.5°C; a 3/2 mm suit in winter |
Group lessons cost 250–450 MAD for 2–2.5 hours with board and wetsuit. Surf camps fill up early for October–March. Prices and schools: Taghazout surf lessons; for the longest wave in the area, Imsouane (best October–April).
Ramadan 2027
Expected dates: Ramadan 2027 should start around 8 February 2027 (possibly 7 or 8 February) and end around 9 March, with Eid al-Fitr around 10 March. Morocco’s Ministry of Habous confirms the dates after the moon sighting. Morocco has been on GMT all year since 20 September 2026, so the clocks no longer change for Ramadan.
- Opening hours change: the Agadir Oufella kasbah closes at 16:30 (instead of 19:00–20:00), Crocoparc at 17:00, and souk hours shift later in the day.
- Hotels, resorts and tourist restaurants keep working. Be discreet about eating and drinking in the street during the day.
- Alcohol: sales to Moroccans are restricted and some supermarket alcohol sections may close.
- Eid al-Fitr (around 10–11 March 2027) and Eid al-Adha (around 16–17 May 2027) close many shops for 2–3 days; Crocoparc is closed on the first day of Eid al-Adha.
Festivals and public holidays
- Timitar (Amazigh and world music, free main-stage concerts on Place Al Amal): usually July; the 2026 edition was 23–25 July.
- FIDADOC (international documentary film festival): June; the 2026 edition was 19–24 June.
- Yennayer (Amazigh New Year): celebrations around 11–15 January; 14 January is a public holiday.
| Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| 11 January | Independence Manifesto Day |
| 14 January | Amazigh New Year (Yennayer) |
| 1 May | Labour Day |
| 30 July | Throne Day |
| 14 August | Oued Ed-Dahab Day |
| 20 August | Revolution of the King and the People |
| 21 August | Youth Day |
| 31 October | Unity Day (Aïd Al Wahda): new, decreed in November 2025, first observed 31 October 2026 |
| 6 November | Green March Day |
| 18 November | Independence Day |
| ~10–11 March 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (tentative) |
| ~16–17 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha (tentative) |
| ~6 June 2027 | Islamic New Year (tentative) |
| ~15 August 2027 | Mawlid (tentative) |
Once you have your dates, plan the days with the 3-day itinerary or one week in Agadir, and compare with Marrakech’s very different climate on Agadir or Marrakech?
When to visit Agadir: frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Agadir?
For most people April, May, September and October. April and May are dry and sunny (May is the sunniest month, about 9.5 hours a day) with 23–24°C afternoons; September and October have 26°C air and the warmest sea of the year (20–20.5°C) without the August crowds. Details for each one: April, May, September, October.
Is Agadir warm in winter?
Warm by European standards: average afternoon highs of 21–22°C from December to February, with 7–8 hours of sunshine a day and only about 3 rainy days a month. Nights drop to 8–10°C, so bring a jacket. The sea is the catch: 16.6–17.8°C, cold for long swims.
When is the sea warmest in Agadir?
August to October, at 20.1–20.5°C on average; September is the peak (20.5°C). The coldest water is in February (16.6°C). The Atlantic here never gets bath-warm: even in summer it is refreshing rather than warm.
When is the surf season in Taghazout?
It depends on your level. Beginners: April to October, when waves are smaller and cleaner. Experienced surfers: October/November to March, when big northwest Atlantic swells make the point breaks (Anchor Point, Killer Point) work. Winter water needs a 3/2 mm wetsuit. See Taghazout surf lessons.
When is Ramadan 2027 and does it matter in Agadir?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to start around 8 February 2027 and end around 9 March, with Eid al-Fitr around 10–11 March (the exact dates depend on the moon sighting). Hotels and tourist restaurants keep working; what changes are opening hours (the kasbah closes at 16:30, Crocoparc at 17:00, souk hours shift later) and the rhythm of the day. Clocks no longer change for Ramadan: Morocco stays on GMT all year since September 2026.
When are lifeguards on duty on Agadir beach?
In the summer season, roughly mid-June to mid-September, from 08:00 to 20:00. Outside those months there are few or no lifeguards, and spring is when many drowning incidents happen. Read the safety guide before swimming.
When is Agadir cheapest and least crowded?
June (before Moroccan school holidays), early December, January after the New Year week, and May outside Eid. The busiest periods are July–August (Moroccan families), the European Easter, autumn half-term and Christmas holidays.
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