Weather in January
Temperature
January stands out as Essaouira's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F) and a low-temperature of 11.2°C (52.2°F).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Essaouira, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation. In Essaouira, during the entire year, the rain falls for 59.2 days and collects up to 341mm (13.43") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In January, the average sea temperature is 17.9°C (64.2°F).Note: Most people find it challenging to enjoy swimming in water that is 17.9°C (64.2°F). As water temperature falls below 21°C (69.8°F), controlling breathing grows increasingly difficult.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 22min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 19:12 +01.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January in Essaouira is 6.7h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 3 during January translates into the following guidance:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Essaouira, Morocco
- Average high temperature in January: 18.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 11.2°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.2°C).
Average humidity in January
Essaouira, Morocco
- Average humidity in January: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (80%).
Average rainfall in January
Essaouira, Morocco
- Average rainfall in January: 51.5mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (72.7mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.1mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Essaouira, Morocco
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (8.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.1 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Essaouira, Morocco
- Average sea temperature in January: 17.9°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (21.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (17.2°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Essaouira, Morocco
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average UV index in January
Essaouira, Morocco
- Average UV index in January: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 11).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Essaouira, Morocco
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