Weather & climate · Western Sahara
Best Time to Visit Western Sahara
November to February
The best time to visit Western Sahara is November to February, when daytime highs in the capital are around 22–27°C. March is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (40°C by day), January the coldest (8°C at night).
40°C
Warmest: July
8°C
Coldest nights: January
64 mm
Rain per year
21 mm
Wettest: October
Western Sahara weather by month
- Jan22°C8°C4 mm
- Feb25°C9°C2 mm
- Mar28°C12°C3 mm
- Apr31°C14°C1 mm
- May33°C16°C1 mm
- Jun36°C18°C4 mm
- Jul40°C21°C1 mm
- Aug40°C22°C9 mm
- Sep37°C21°C13 mm
- Oct33°C18°C21 mm
- Nov27°C13°C3 mm
- Dec23°C9°C2 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 8°C | 4 mm | 45% | 20% | Best time |
| February | 25°C | 9°C | 2 mm | 47% | 18% | Best time |
| March | 28°C | 12°C | 3 mm | 42% | 15% | Good |
| April | 31°C | 14°C | 1 mm | 43% | 18% | Fair |
| May | 33°C | 16°C | 1 mm | 41% | 16% | Very hot |
| June | 36°C | 18°C | 4 mm | 39% | 14% | Very hot |
| July | 40°C | 21°C | 1 mm | 35% | 18% | Very hot |
| August | 40°C | 22°C | 9 mm | 36% | 23% | Very hot |
| September | 37°C | 21°C | 13 mm | 40% | 28% | Very hot |
| October | 33°C | 18°C | 21 mm | 45% | 27% | Fair |
| November | 27°C | 13°C | 3 mm | 48% | 24% | Best time |
| December | 23°C | 9°C | 2 mm | 48% | 25% | Best time |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Western Sahara (24.5, -13). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Western Sahara have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Western Sahara?
November to February. The best time to visit Western Sahara is November to February, when daytime highs in the capital are around 22–27°C. March is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (40°C by day), January the coldest (8°C at night).
What is the hottest month in Western Sahara?
July, with average highs of 40°C in Western Sahara.
What is the coldest month in Western Sahara?
January, when nights drop to about 8°C and days reach 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Western Sahara?
October with about 21 mm; April is the driest (1 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Western Sahara?
August is the least comfortable month on average: 40°C by day and 9 mm of rain.