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When to go · El Aaiún

El Aaiún in September

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (high heat).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Medium
Western Sahara overall
Prices
Medium
Western Sahara overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for El Aaiún

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (high heat).

Is another month better than September?

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • El AaiúnHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 1 day

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Western Sahara overall
Medium
Prices · Western Sahara overall
Medium

Western Sahara overall: Wind easing; warm water.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in El Aaiún, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 1

    Jan: 1

  • Crowds

    Sep: Medium

    Jan: Low

  • Prices

    Sep: Medium

    Jan: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 0

September: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (high heat).

January: Inside El Aaiún's best window: Oct–May.

El Aaiún: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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