Climate - Safi (Morocco)

In Safi, the climate is very mild, similar to the Mediterranean one, but with a milder winter and a relatively cooler summer. In fact, a cold current flows along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, which can cause some morning mists and is able temper the summer heat. However, when the wind blows from the desert, the temperature rises by several degrees.
The city is located on the coast of Morocco, northwest of Marrakesh and north of Essaouira.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 13.4 °C (56.2 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 325 millimeters (12.8 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (August) to 60 mm (2.4 in) in the wettest ones (January, November, December) Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 17 °C (17 °F) in February, March to 22.5 °C (22.5 °F) in September. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 3115 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Safi - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 13.4 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8.3 °C (46.9 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, in January 2005, it dropped to -2.4 °C (27.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, in January 2014, it reached 30.3 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 205 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (64 °F).

In February, the average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.4 °C (49 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, in February 2005, it dropped to 0.2 °C (32.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, in February 1992, it reached 28.7 °C (83.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 210 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (63 °F).

In March, the average temperature is of 16.4 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) and a maximum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44 °F). However, in March 2011, it dropped to 3.1 °C (37.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, in March 1998, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 260 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (63 °F).

In April, the average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.4 °F) and a maximum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, in April 1994, it dropped to 6.3 °C (43.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, in April 2013, it reached 37.7 °C (99.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64 °F).

In May, the average temperature is of 19.7 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.4 °F) and a maximum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). However, in May 1991, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (92.5 °F). However, in May 2001, it reached 40.5 °C (104.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 315 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F).

In June, the average temperature is of 22.0 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.9 °C (64.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.1 °C (79 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, in June 1992, it dropped to 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, in June 2017, it reached 44.3 °C (111.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 300 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).

In July, the average temperature is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.9 °F) and a maximum of 28.8 °C (83.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F). However, in July 2012, it reached 46.4 °C (115.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 325 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).

In August, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 24.8 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, in August 2005, it dropped to 14.9 °C (58.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, in August 2013, it reached 46.5 °C (115.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 315 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (72 °F).

In September, the average temperature is of 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.9 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.3 °C (81.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, in September 1995, it dropped to 5.1 °C (41.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F). However, in September 2005, it reached 42.6 °C (108.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72 °F).

In October, the average temperature is of 21.1 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) and a maximum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, in October 2008, it dropped to 8.9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, in October 2002, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).

In November, the average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (72 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, in November 1991, it dropped to 2.5 °C (36.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, in November 1999, it reached 34.2 °C (93.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 205 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F).

In December, the average temperature is of 15.0 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.5 °F) and a maximum of 19.7 °C (67.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, in December 2012, it dropped to 2.7 °C (36.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, in December 2015, it reached 27.2 °C (81 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).