Best time to visit Dakhla

Q: When is the best time to visit Dakhla?

The best time to visit Dakhla is April and May based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Dakhla?

The hottest time of year in Dakhla is normally September. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Q: Does it ever rain in Dakhla?

It never rains much in Dakhla but December usually has the most rain with an average of 13mm. There are normally no days in December with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Dakhla?

The sunniest time of year in Dakhla is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Dakhla?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Dakhla in September when the water temperature reaches 21°C.

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When is the best time to visit Dakhla?

The best time to visit Dakhla is April and May based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Dakhla?

The hottest time of year in Dakhla is normally September. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Dakhla?

It never rains much in Dakhla but December usually has the most rain with an average of 13mm. There are normally no days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Dakhla?

The sunniest time of year in Dakhla is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Dakhla?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Dakhla in September when the water temperature reaches 21°C.

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The weather guide for Western Sahara (Dakhla) 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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