When to go · Western Sahara
Western Sahara, month by month
The best months for Western Sahara: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedMild and sunny; lighter wind for kiting.Atlantic desert coast: fine · Interior desert: fine · Dakhla: 22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 1 rain daysAtlantic desert coast: fine · Interior desert: fine · Dakhla: 72 °F (22 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatPleasant; Ramadan begins about 8 Feb in 2027 (check).Atlantic desert coast: fine · Interior desert: best weather · Dakhla: 23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 1 rain daysAtlantic desert coast: fine · Interior desert: best weather · Dakhla: 73 °F (23 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low · 4 festivals or holidays
- MarchGreatWind picks up; good for learners.Atlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: best weather · Dakhla: 24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 0 rain daysAtlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: best weather · Dakhla: 75 °F (24 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatSteady trade winds begin.Atlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: fine · Dakhla: 24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain daysAtlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: fine · Dakhla: 75 °F (24 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatStrong, reliable wind.Atlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: hot · Dakhla: 25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 0 rain daysAtlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: hot · Dakhla: 77 °F (25 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- JuneGreatPeak wind; European kiters arrive.Atlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: hot · Dakhla: 26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain daysAtlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: hot · Dakhla: 79 °F (26 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatWindiest and busiest camps; still mild on the lagoon.Atlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: hot · Dakhla: 27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain daysAtlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: hot · Dakhla: 81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatStrong wind continues; book camps early.Atlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: hot · Dakhla: 28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 0 rain daysAtlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: hot · Dakhla: 82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberGreatWind easing; warm water.Atlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: hot · Dakhla: 29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 0 rain daysAtlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: hot · Dakhla: 84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatMild; mixed wind.Atlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: fine · Dakhla: 28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain daysAtlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: fine · Dakhla: 82 °F (28 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedLighter wind; quiet.Atlantic desert coast: fine · Interior desert: best weather · Dakhla: 26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 1 rain daysAtlantic desert coast: fine · Interior desert: best weather · Dakhla: 79 °F (26 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- DecemberMixedMild winter sun; limited kite days.Atlantic desert coast: fine · Interior desert: fine · Dakhla: 23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 1 rain daysAtlantic desert coast: fine · Interior desert: fine · Dakhla: 73 °F (23 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Western Sahara, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Great
Mar: Great
Crowds
Feb: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 4
Mar: 3
February: Pleasant; Ramadan begins about 8 Feb in 2027 (check).
March: Wind picks up; good for learners.
Western Sahara: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
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