ClimateAverages

Laayoune Climate

Western Sahara · population 196,331 · 9 weather stations within 200 km · records 1750 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
26.1°C
Warmest month · August
30.6°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
11.8°C
Typical overnight low

Laayoune has an average annual daytime high of 26.1°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is August, when highs typically reach 30.6°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 11.8°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January22.0°C11.8°CColdest
February23.1°C12.6°C
March24.4°C13.7°C
April24.7°C14.5°C
May26.2°C16.2°C
June27.4°C17.5°C
July29.9°C19.4°C
August30.6°C20.2°CWarmest
September30.2°C19.6°C
October27.9°C17.6°C
November25.2°C15.2°C
December22.1°C12.4°C

Temperature range across the year

10°16°21°27°33°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+2.5°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1809
-2.1°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Laayoune getting hotter?

Since 1900, Laayoune's average temperature has risen by +2.2°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1750, warming totals +2.2°C.

19.9°20.6°21.3°22.0°22.6°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
January to December

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Laayoune?

Laayoune's average annual daytime high is 26.1°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is August, with highs averaging 30.6°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 11.8°C.

What is the warmest month in Laayoune?

August is the warmest month in Laayoune, with typical daytime highs of 30.6°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Laayoune?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Laayoune, running +2.5°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Laayoune getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Laayoune has warmed by roughly +2.2°C.

When is the best time to visit Laayoune?

January to December typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.