Best time to visit Western Sahara

Q: When is the best time to visit Western Sahara?

The best time to visit Western Sahara (Laayoune) is April, May and June based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Western Sahara?

The hottest time of year in Laayoune, Western Sahara is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Q: Does it ever rain in Western Sahara?

It never rains much in Laayoune, Western Sahara but December usually has the most rain with an average of 10mm. There are normally 2 days in December with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Western Sahara?

The sunniest time of year in Laayoune, Western Sahara is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 71% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Western Sahara?

The best time to visit Western Sahara (Laayoune) is April, May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Which is the hottest month in Western Sahara?

The hottest time of year in Laayoune, Western Sahara is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Western Sahara?

It never rains much in Laayoune, Western Sahara but December usually has the most rain with an average of 10mm. There are normally 2 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Western Sahara?

The sunniest time of year in Laayoune, Western Sahara is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 71% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Western Sahara (Laayoune) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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