When to go · Western Sahara
Western Sahara in May
Great month. Strong, reliable wind.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Western Sahara
- Prices
- Medium
- Western Sahara
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Western Sahara
Strong, reliable wind.
Weather in May
- Atlantic desert coast · Dakhla, Boujdour, Laayoune coastbest weather
Mild all year (20–28 °C) thanks to the cold Canary current; trade winds strongest Apr–Sep; occasional sand haze.
- Interior desert · Smara and inland toward the bermhot
Much hotter than the coast in summer; interior travel is limited by advice.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Eid al-Adha
About 16 May 2027 (lunar — check)
Shops close; flights full.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Western Sahara
- Medium
- Prices · Western Sahara
- Medium
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in May
Rated best or good this month
Atlantic desert coast
Best weather of the year (Dakhla, Boujdour, Laayoune coast)
Wind and warm days.