When is the best time to go to Laâyoune / El Aaiún

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Laâyoune / El Aaiún, Western Sahara. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Laâyoune / El Aaiún weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Laâyoune / El Aaiún are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Laâyoune / El Aaiún January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 8mm 7.8hrs 11.5hrs

Laâyoune / El Aaiún's weather in January is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Laâyoune / El Aaiún, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Laâyoune / El Aaiún and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Laâyoune / El Aaiún with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Laâyoune / El Aaiún February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 9mm 8.3hrs 12hrs

February in Laâyoune / El Aaiún is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Laâyoune / El Aaiún, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Laâyoune / El Aaiún and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Laâyoune / El Aaiún with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Laâyoune / El Aaiún March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 4mm 8.8hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Laâyoune / El Aaiún is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Laâyoune / El Aaiún, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Laâyoune / El Aaiún and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Laâyoune / El Aaiún with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Laâyoune / El Aaiún April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 2mm 9.6hrs 13.6hrs

Laâyoune / El Aaiún's weather in April is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Laâyoune / El Aaiún, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Laâyoune / El Aaiún and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Laâyoune / El Aaiún with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Laâyoune / El Aaiún May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 0mm 10hrs 14.3hrs

May is a very dry month in Laâyoune / El Aaiún and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Laâyoune / El Aaiún, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Laâyoune / El Aaiún and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Laâyoune / El Aaiún with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Laâyoune / El Aaiún June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 0mm 9.8hrs 11.5hrs

The weather in June in Laâyoune / El Aaiún is characteristically hot and arid.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Laâyoune / El Aaiún, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Laâyoune / El Aaiún and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Laâyoune / El Aaiún with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Laâyoune / El Aaiún July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 0mm 9.3hrs 12hrs

July in Laâyoune / El Aaiún is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Laâyoune / El Aaiún.

July is in the summer in Laâyoune / El Aaiún and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Laâyoune / El Aaiún with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Laâyoune / El Aaiún August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 0mm 9.3hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Laâyoune / El Aaiún is characteristically hot and very dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Laâyoune / El Aaiún for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Laâyoune / El Aaiún and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Laâyoune / El Aaiún with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Laâyoune / El Aaiún weather in August »

September

Laâyoune / El Aaiún September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 4mm 8.5hrs 13.6hrs

Laâyoune / El Aaiún's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Laâyoune / El Aaiún, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Laâyoune / El Aaiún and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Laâyoune / El Aaiún with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Laâyoune / El Aaiún weather in September »

October

Laâyoune / El Aaiún October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 4mm 8.3hrs 14.3hrs

October is a very dry month in Laâyoune / El Aaiún and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Laâyoune / El Aaiún, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Laâyoune / El Aaiún and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Laâyoune / El Aaiún with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Laâyoune / El Aaiún November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 6mm 8hrs 11.5hrs

Laâyoune / El Aaiún's weather in November is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Laâyoune / El Aaiún, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Laâyoune / El Aaiún and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Laâyoune / El Aaiún with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Laâyoune / El Aaiún December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 10mm 7.6hrs 12hrs

December in Laâyoune / El Aaiún is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Laâyoune / El Aaiún, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Laâyoune / El Aaiún and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Laâyoune / El Aaiún with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Laâyoune / El Aaiún weather stats

Laâyoune / El Aaiún weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.9°C 87.6°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: April 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January 21.3°C 70.3°F
Wettest month: December 10mm 0.4ins
Warmest sea: October 22.4°C 72.3°F
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