- Best Months
- Year-round
- Snowfall
- None — snow does not occur in Dakhla.
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-and-climate.com, climatestotravel.com
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Good to Know
- No snow or significant rainfall ever occurs — Dakhla is one of the driest coastal cities on the Moroccan Atlantic.
- The constant wind is a defining feature: prepare for sand in everything if visiting during high-wind months (April–September).
- Summer (June–August) offers the most reliable, powerful wind for kitesurfing but also the highest heat and tourist crowds, especially August.
- October is widely considered the best month for wave kitesurfing, when both wind and Atlantic swell overlap reliably.
- Winter (November–February) is calmest for crowds and prices but has stronger, less predictable winds for some activities; still ideal for kite sports.
- The Atlantic coastal breeze keeps temperatures much more comfortable than the surrounding Sahara — inland summer highs exceed 38°C (100°F), while Dakhla rarely exceeds 32°C (90°F).
- Late spring (April–May) and early autumn (September–October) offer the best balance of mild temperature, reliable wind, and fewer crowds.
Best Months
March to May
- Season
- Spring
- Summary
- Warm but not hot (22–28°C (72–82°F) / 72–82°F). Strong winds build for kitesurfing. Excellent for desert exploration and water sports without extreme heat.
- Crowd Level
- Low to moderate
September to November
- Season
- Autumn
- Summary
- Mild temperatures (18–24°C (64–75°F) / 64–75°F). Summer crowds thin out; autumn swell season arrives October for wave kitesurfing. Good balance of comfort and activity variety.
- Crowd Level
- Low
June to September
- Season
- Summer
- Summary
- Warmer (28–35°C (82–95°F) / 82–95°F) but moderated by coastal wind. Peak kitesurfing season June–August. Very busy with tourists August.
- Crowd Level
- Very high (August is peak)
December to February
- Season
- Winter
- Summary
- Mild (15–22°C (59–72°F) / 59–72°F) with stronger winds ideal for water sports. Quieter than summer. Best season for kite surfing and windsurfing due to consistent Atlantic trade winds.
- Crowd Level
- High (December–January peak)
Range Celsius
Coldest Month
- Month
- January
- Avg Low
- 15
- Avg High
- 22
Warmest Month
- Month
- September
- Avg Low
- 21
- Avg High
- 26
Range Fahrenheit
Coldest Month
- Month
- January
- Avg Low
- 59
- Avg High
- 72
Warmest Month
- Month
- September
- Avg Low
- 70
- Avg High
- 79
Wind
Dakhla is exceptionally windy; the Atlantic wind blows approximately 300 days per year. Steady trade winds make it a world-class kitesurfing destination, with peak wind April–September.
Daylight
Approximately 11–13 hours daily year-round, with slightly longer days in summer.
Dakhla has a subtropical desert climate with mild, consistent temperatures year-round. The Atlantic Ocean moderates extreme desert heat, creating pleasant conditions with minimal seasonal variation. Strong winds are nearly constant.
Rainfall
- Annual Mm
- 34
- Description
- Dakhla is extremely arid with almost no rainfall. Annual precipitation averages just 34 mm, with virtually no rain June–August. Occasional light showers occur November–January. The driest months are June and July (0.4 mm).
Snowfall
None — snow does not occur in Dakhla.
Description
Temperatures range from 22°C (72°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in September, with relatively stable conditions throughout the year. Summer highs can reach 32°C (90°F), particularly July–August, but Atlantic breezes keep humidity-adjusted feel more comfortable than inland desert areas.
Worst Months
No genuinely unfavourable months — Dakhla is suitable year-round. Summer (June–August) brings peak heat (32°C (90°F)+) and crowds, though coastal breeze keeps it more pleasant than inland Morocco. November is the quietest, least touristy time.
Water Temperature
Ocean temperature ranges 17–21°C (62–70°F) year-round, remaining cool for swimming and water sports.
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