Best time to visit Western Sahara

Q: When is the best time to visit Western Sahara?

The best times to visit Western Sahara (Laayoune) are in February, March, April, May, June and October Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Western Sahara?

The hottest time of year in Laayoune, Western Sahara is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Q: Does it ever rain in Western Sahara?

It never rains much in Laayoune, Western Sahara but December usually has the most rain with an average of 10mm. There are normally 2 days in December with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Western Sahara?

The sunniest time of year in Laayoune, Western Sahara is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 71% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

The best times to visit Western Sahara (Laayoune) are in February, March, April, May, June and October based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Western Sahara?

The best times to visit Western Sahara (Laayoune) are in February, March, April, May, June and October based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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The weather guide for Western Sahara (Laayoune) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Western Sahara travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Western Sahara with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Western Sahara - quick facts
Time difference	UK +0 hours
Language(s)	Arabic, Berber, Spanish
Currency	Moroccan Dirham
Electricity	C + E plug (220V)
Driving side	Right

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Western Sahara travel guidance

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Western Sahara travel health

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Western Sahara FAQs

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Which is the hottest month in Western Sahara?

The hottest time of year in Laayoune, Western Sahara is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Western Sahara?

It never rains much in Laayoune, Western Sahara but December usually has the most rain with an average of 10mm. There are normally 2 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Western Sahara?

The sunniest time of year in Laayoune, Western Sahara is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 71% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

What is the time difference between Western Sahara and the UK?

The time difference between Western Sahara and the UK is UK time+0 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Western Sahara?

The main languages spoken in Western Sahara are Arabic, Berber and Spanish.

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What is the currency in Western Sahara?

The currency in Western Sahara is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD).

Which plugs are used in Western Sahara?

Western Sahara uses electrical plug type C + E (220 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Western Sahara?

They drive on the right side of the road in Western Sahara.

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