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Western Sahara, month by month

The best months for Western Sahara: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

Month by month

  1. 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 daysCrowds: Low
  2. 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 daysCrowds: Low · 4 festivals or holidays
  3. 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 daysCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
  4. AprilGreatSteady trade winds begin.Atlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: fine · Dakhla: 24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayGreatStrong, reliable wind.Atlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: hot · Dakhla: 25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  6. JuneGreatPeak wind; European kiters arrive.Atlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: hot · Dakhla: 26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
  7. 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 daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  8. 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 daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  9. SeptemberGreatWind easing; warm water.Atlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: hot · Dakhla: 29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberGreatMild; mixed wind.Atlantic desert coast: best weather · Interior desert: fine · Dakhla: 28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low
  11. NovemberMixedLighter wind; quiet.Atlantic desert coast: fine · Interior desert: best weather · Dakhla: 26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
  12. DecemberMixedMild winter sun; limited kite days.Atlantic desert coast: fine · Interior desert: fine · Dakhla: 23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 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.

Weather by region

How each climate zone rates each month.

Weather rating by region and month
RegionJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Atlantic desert coastDakhla, Boujdour, Laayoune coastOKOKBestBestBestBestBestBestBestBestOKOK
Interior desertSmara and inland toward the bermOKBestBestOKHotHotHotHotHotOKBestOK