AI-generatedSmara at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Aug · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,140 h
- Rain a year
- 36 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 188 m
Climate in Smara
Smara has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year, Smara is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Smara
The best time to visit Smara is from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 36 mm fall in an average year.
Smara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Smara in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 28–32 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Smara in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 35–39 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Smara in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–35 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Smara in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:4518:19
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 06:31–07:16 · evening 17:48–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:22–06:31 · evening 18:34–18:43
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.
October in Smara compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 34° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 34° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Smara in October?
In October, Smara is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Smara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 34 min06:45 – 18:19
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 35 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 21 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %34 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
- 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
Compare two months in Smara
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Smara: score 96 against 63. In February, days are 7 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h | 7.8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 9 mm | 6 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Smara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January23° · 7.0 h
In January, Smara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Smara.
Smara in January96February25° · 7.8 h
In February, Smara is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Smara.
Smara in February91March28° · 8.7 h
In March, Smara is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Smara.
Smara in March81April30° · 9.1 h
In April, Smara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Smara.
Smara in April68May32° · 9.7 h
In May, Smara is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Smara.
Smara in May53June35° · 10.3 h
In June, Smara is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Smara.
Smara in June50July38° · 10.3 h
In July, Smara is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Smara.
Smara in July50August39° · 9.4 h
In August, Smara is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Smara.
Smara in August48September35° · 8.5 h
In September, Smara is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Smara.
Smara in September63October32° · 7.7 h
In October, Smara is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Smara.
Smara in October91November28° · 7.5 h
In November, Smara is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Smara.
Smara in November93December24° · 7.0 h
In December, Smara is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Smara.
Smara in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Smara
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (9°), 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 May to July and from September to October.
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 | 93 | 23° | 9° | 7.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 25° | 11° | 7.8 h | 1 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 91 | 28° | 13° | 8.7 h | 0 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 30° | 14° | 9.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| MayMay | 68 | 32° | 15° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 53 | 35° | 17° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 38° | 19° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 39° | 20° | 9.4 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 35° | 18° | 8.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 32° | 17° | 7.7 h | 1 | 9 |
| NovemberNov | 91 | 28° | 14° | 7.5 h | 1 | 4 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 24° | 11° | 7.0 h | 1 | 4 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
26.74° N, 11.67° W · 188 m · Africa/Casablanca
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Smara
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 7.7 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Smara, 66 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Smara: 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, Smara has about one rainy day with 9 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Smara
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 20 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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Smara
How breezy and how cloudy Smara 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 Smara typically peaks at 22 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 35 % of the sky over Smara: mostly sunny, with about 7.7 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Smara
How often the day gets hot in Smara (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, Smara has about 21 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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
Planning a trip to Smara
Weather for your travel dates
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Smara 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.
Smara has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 93
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.0 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.
Good to know: Morocco
- Currency
- Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +212
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Smara vs Laayoune
In October Laayoune has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs 63). During the day Laayoune is 2 °C cooler than Smara.
| in October | Smara | Laayoune |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Nov – May |
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In October, Smara ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 31SmaraThis page32°63
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Frequently asked questions about Smara
When is the best time to visit Smara?
The best time to visit Smara is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Smara?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Smara?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 36 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Smara get?
Smara gets around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.3 hours a day; in January there are 7.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Smara in?
Smara is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Smara?
A nonstop flight from London to Smara takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,910 km.
Which school holidays are best for Smara?
Smara has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 65, summer holidays 50, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 93.