Weather in Agadir in May

How May compares

May is the 6th warmest month of the year in Agadir and ranks 47th of 134 destinations we compare for May - see where else is hot in May. Within Morocco it is 2nd of 2 (Morocco in May). Against London's average high of 16.6°C in May, Agadir is 9.8°C warmer by day and 7.9°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in May

The typical May day in Agadir peaks at 26.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.6°C or more. About 55% of days top 25°C and 1 in 6 pass 30°C. Nights average 16.2°C; one night in ten drops to 13.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest May day here reached 42.7°C (2015-05-13) and the coldest night 10.9°C (1991-05-11).

Rain in May

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 8 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest May was 2011 with 83 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 67%.

Sea temperature in May

The sea averages 17.6°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 16.4°C to 18.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (20.2°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:44 and sets about 19:25 local time in mid-May. Average cloud cover is 31%.

Is May a good time to visit Agadir?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Agadir on our scoring are July, June, May; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

Warm days, with occasional stronger heat

Expect warm weather rather than relentless heat, although May can still deliver some hot afternoons. Around 55% of days reach 25°C, while 17% reach 30°C. That makes it a sensible choice if you like warmth but do not want every day to revolve around avoiding the hottest hours. Keep outdoor plans flexible: on hotter days, use the morning for anything active and take a shaded break at midday. Lightweight clothes are the practical starting point, with sun protection close to hand. If you are sensitive to heat, bear in mind that the warmest 10% of days reach 32.6°C or more.

Little rain and plenty of time outdoors

Rain is unlikely to shape your holiday: May has about 1 rainy day, so there is little reason to build the whole trip around wet-weather alternatives. That is not a promise of an entirely dry stay, but it does favour flexible outdoor plans over a rain-focused packing list. Sunshine averages about 9.3 hours within 13.5 hours of daylight, leaving plenty of scope to spend time outside without doing everything at midday. Do not read that as clear skies from morning to evening, though. Pack sunglasses and sun cream, and choose somewhere shaded when the afternoon warmth starts to feel tiring.

The sea is cold, and evenings need a layer

The biggest mismatch is between the warm air and the cold sea. Water temperatures vary from 16°C to 19°C between years, so May is not a reliable choice if comfortable sea swimming is central to your holiday. A brief dip may suit you if you tolerate cold water, but do not assume a sunny afternoon will make the water feel warm. Evenings also call for a change from daytime clothing. Bring a jumper or light jacket for sitting outside after dark, especially as the coldest 10% of nights fall to 13.6°C or lower. May works better for enjoying warmth outdoors than staying warm in the water.