AI-generatedLaayoune at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Jun
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,250 h
- Rain a year
- 38 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 68 m
Climate in Laayoune
Laayoune has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 3,250 hours of sunshine a year, Laayoune 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: October – June
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:5218:25
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 06:37–07:23 · evening 17:54–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:28–06:37 · evening 18:40–18:49
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 Laayoune in October?
In October, Laayoune is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Laayoune.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 34 min06:52 – 18:25
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0Africa/El_Aaiun
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Laayoune
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 7.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Laayoune, 67 % 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 Laayoune
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 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 Laayoune: 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, Laayoune has about one rainy day with 8 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Laayoune
How breezy and how cloudy Laayoune 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 Laayoune typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Laayoune: mostly sunny, with about 7.8 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 Laayoune
How often the day gets hot in Laayoune (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, Laayoune has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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 Laayoune
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)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to July and from September to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 28 days a year, mostly in August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 95 | 22° | 12° | 7.4 h | 1 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 23° | 13° | 8.1 h | 1 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 99 | 25° | 14° | 8.7 h | 1 | 4 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 25° | 15° | 9.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 100 | 26° | 16° | 10.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 27° | 18° | 10.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 30° | 19° | 10.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 31° | 20° | 10.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 30° | 19° | 9.1 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 28° | 18° | 7.8 h | 1 | 8 |
| NovemberNov | 95 | 25° | 15° | 7.5 h | 1 | 4 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 23° | 13° | 7.0 h | 1 | 5 |
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
27.14° N, 13.19° W · 68 m · Africa/El_Aaiun
Best time to visit Laayoune
The best time to visit Laayoune is from October to June. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to June. Rain is a rarity all year: only 38 mm fall in an average year.
Laayoune through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Laayoune in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 25–26 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Laayoune in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Laayoune in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 25–30 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Laayoune in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–23 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Laayoune for you.
Your best months: February – April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Laayoune
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April has the better holiday weather in Laayoune: score 100 against 87. In April, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 87 | 100better |
| Day high | 28° | 25° |
| Night low | 18° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 8 mm | 1 mm |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Laayoune month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January22° · 7 h
In January, Laayoune is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Laayoune.
Laayoune in January97February23° · 8 h
In February, Laayoune is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Laayoune.
Laayoune in February99March25° · 9 h
In March, Laayoune is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Laayoune.
Laayoune in March100April25° · 9 h
In April, Laayoune is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. 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, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Laayoune.
Laayoune in April100May26° · 10 h
In May, Laayoune is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. 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 30 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Laayoune.
Laayoune in May98June27° · 11 h
In June, Laayoune is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. 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 31 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Laayoune.
Laayoune in June84July30° · 11 h
In July, Laayoune is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Laayoune.
Laayoune in July77August31° · 10 h
In August, Laayoune is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 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 a good month for a holiday in Laayoune.
Laayoune in August84September30° · 9 h
In September, Laayoune is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Laayoune.
Laayoune in September87October28° · 8 h
In October, Laayoune is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Laayoune.
Laayoune in October95November25° · 8 h
In November, Laayoune is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. 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 Laayoune.
Laayoune in November93December23° · 7 h
In December, Laayoune is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Laayoune.
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Laayoune vs. Costa Calma
In October Costa Calma has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs. 87). During the day Costa Calma is 3 °C cooler than Laayoune.
| in October | Laayoune | Costa Calma |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 87 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 25° |
| Sea | – | 23° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 |
| Best time | Oct – Jun | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
Western Sahara in October: the best places
In October, Laayoune ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- LaayouneThis page28°87
- 2Dakhla27°21°86
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Laayoune 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.
Laayoune has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 79).
- 100
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 87
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.2 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
- Distance
- 2,910 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 Laayoune
When is the best time to visit Laayoune?
The best time to visit Laayoune is from October to June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Laayoune?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Laayoune?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 38 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Laayoune get?
Laayoune gets around 3,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 7.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Laayoune in?
Laayoune uses the time zone Africa/El_Aaiun, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Laayoune?
A nonstop flight from London to Laayoune takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,910 km.
Which school holidays are best for Laayoune?
Laayoune has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 79). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 100, May half-term 100, Summer holidays 79, October half-term 87, Christmas holidays 94.
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