AI-generatedDakhla at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Nov
- Warmest month
- Sep · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Oct · 20.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,300 h
- Rain a year
- 27 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Dakhla
Dakhla has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. September is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 3,300 hours of sunshine a year, Dakhla is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
07:0018:39
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:46–07:31 · evening 18:08–18:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:38–06:46 · evening 18:53–19:01
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Dakhla in October?
In October, Dakhla is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Dakhla.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 38 min07:00 – 18:39
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 31 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0Africa/El_Aaiun
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %92 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Dakhla
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.6 – 21.6 °C
Swimming season: Aug – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Dakhla ranges from 17.7 °C in February to 20.5 °C in October. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August to October.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in October, while the air already peaks in September. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in October, eight out of ten years were between 19.6 and 21.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.1° | 17.2° | 19.3° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.7° | 16.4° | 18.8° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.8° | 16.9° | 18.7° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.2° | 17.4° | 19.0° | fresh |
| MayMay | 18.4° | 17.8° | 19.4° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 19.0° | 18.2° | 19.8° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 19.4° | 18.8° | 19.9° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 20.3° | 19.7° | 20.8° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 20.4° | 19.7° | 21.1° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 20.5° | 19.6° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.6° | 18.9° | 20.4° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 18.8° | 18.1° | 19.5° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Dakhla
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.5 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Dakhla, 73 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Dakhla
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Dakhla: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Dakhla has about one rainy day with 4 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Dakhla
How breezy and how cloudy Dakhla is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Dakhla typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 31 % of the sky over Dakhla: mostly sunny, with about 8.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Dakhla
How often the day gets hot in Dakhla (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Dakhla has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dakhla
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in September (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to June and from November to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 45 days a year, mostly from August to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 60 | 22° | 14° | 18.1° | 7.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 23° | 14° | 17.7° | 8.6 h | 0 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 24° | 15° | 17.8° | 9.4 h | 0 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 24° | 16° | 18.2° | 9.3 h | 0 | 2 |
| MayMay | 77 | 25° | 17° | 18.4° | 10.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 26° | 19° | 19.0° | 10.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 27° | 20° | 19.4° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 28° | 21° | 20.3° | 9.5 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 29° | 21° | 20.4° | 9.0 h | 1 | 6 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 27° | 20° | 20.5° | 8.5 h | 1 | 4 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 25° | 17° | 19.6° | 8.0 h | 0 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 66 | 23° | 15° | 18.8° | 7.4 h | 0 | 1 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
23.68° N, 15.96° W · 6 m · Africa/El_Aaiun
Best time to visit Dakhla
The best time to visit Dakhla is from April to November. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in October it only reaches 20.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to July. Rain is a rarity all year: only 27 mm fall in an average year.
Dakhla through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dakhla in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 24–25 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Dakhla in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Dakhla in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 25–29 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Dakhla in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 22–23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Dakhla for you.
Your best months: August – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Dakhla
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and August bring similar holiday weather to Dakhla (score 86 and 87). In August, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 86 | 87 |
| Day high | 27° | 28° |
| Night low | 20° | 21° |
| Sea | 20.5° | 20.3° |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 4 mm | 2 mm |
| Muggy days | 9better | 15 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Dakhla month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
60January22° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In January, Dakhla is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Dakhla.
Dakhla in January64February23° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In February, Dakhla is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Dakhla.
Dakhla in February70March24° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In March, Dakhla is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Dakhla.
Dakhla in March72April24° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In April, Dakhla is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Dakhla.
Dakhla in April77May25° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In May, Dakhla is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Dakhla.
Dakhla in May82June26° · Sea 19° · 11 h
In June, Dakhla is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Dakhla.
Dakhla in June84July27° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In July, Dakhla is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Dakhla.
Dakhla in July87August28° · Sea 20° · 10 h
In August, Dakhla is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Dakhla.
Dakhla in August87September29° · Sea 20° · 9 h
In September, Dakhla is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Dakhla.
Dakhla in September86October27° · Sea 21° · 9 h
In October, Dakhla is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Dakhla.
Dakhla in October81November25° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In November, Dakhla is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Dakhla.
Dakhla in November66December23° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In December, Dakhla is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Dakhla.
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Dakhla vs. Maspalomas (Playa del Inglés)
In October Maspalomas (Playa del Inglés) has the better holiday weather (score 91 vs. 86). During the day Maspalomas (Playa del Inglés) is 2 °C cooler than Dakhla. The sea in Maspalomas (Playa del Inglés) is 2 °C warmer. Maspalomas (Playa del Inglés) gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Dakhla | Maspalomas (Playa del Inglés) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 86 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Sea | 21° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 3 |
| Best time | Apr – Nov | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
Western Sahara in October: the best places
In October, Dakhla ranks 2 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Laayoune28°87
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Planning a trip to Dakhla
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Dakhla in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Dakhla has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 35 min
- Distance
- 3,360 km
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Dakhla
When is the best time to visit Dakhla?
The best time to visit Dakhla is from April to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Dakhla?
The sea temperature in Dakhla ranges from 17.7 °C in February to 20.5 °C in October. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August to October.
Can you swim in Dakhla in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Dakhla?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Dakhla?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 27 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Dakhla get?
Dakhla gets around 3,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 7.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Dakhla in?
Dakhla uses the time zone Africa/El_Aaiun, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dakhla?
A nonstop flight from London to Dakhla takes about 4 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,360 km.
Which school holidays are best for Dakhla?
Dakhla has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 86, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 63.
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