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Dakhla, Western Sahara Snapshot 2026
Where is Dakhla?
Dakhla, Western Sahara
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Western Sahara
- City
- Dakhla
- Population
- 75K
- Coordinates
- 23.68°, -15.96°
Dakhla is a city in Western Sahara with a population of approximately 75K. Average temperatures range from 15°C (60°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in September. The best time to visit is September, October, November.
Time in Dakhla right now
Open full time & time zone page 16:09 09
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
IANA time zone
Africa/El_Aaiun
Clock changes
Clock changes
Next DST change
February 7
backward -1h
Live weather in Dakhla
Daylight in Dakhla today
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Day length
13h 35m
Climate normals for Dakhla
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Excellent 
February
Excellent March
Excellent April
Excellent May
Excellent June
Excellent July
Excellent August
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C / 15°C | 20°C / 12°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 9.8h Good | 55% Moderate | 5.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February | 23°C / 16°C | 20°C / 13°C | 0days (3 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 23°C / 16°C | 22°C / 14°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 23°C / 17°C | 23°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.7h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 24°C / 18°C | 23°C / 16°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 11.9h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 25°C / 19°C | 25°C / 18°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 12.1h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 26°C / 20°C | 26°C / 19°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 12h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August | 28°C / 21°C | 28°C / 21°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 22°C | 28°C / 21°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 27°C / 21°C | 27°C / 20°C | 1days (10 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 25°C / 19°C | 24°C / 17°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 9.8h Good | 66% Muggy | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 23°C / 16°C | 21°C / 13°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 9.6h Good | 58% Moderate | 5.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
High Low
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 23°C / 15°C . Feb: 23°C / 16°C . Mar: 23°C / 16°C . Apr: 23°C / 17°C . May: 24°C / 18°C . Jun: 25°C / 19°C . Jul: 26°C / 20°C . Aug: 28°C / 21°C . Sep: 28°C / 22°C . Oct: 27°C / 21°C . Nov: 25°C / 19°C . Dec: 23°C / 16°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 1 mm. Feb: 3 mm. Mar: 0 mm. Apr: 0 mm. May: 2 mm. Jun: 0 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 1 mm. Sep: 3 mm. Oct: 10 mm. Nov: 1 mm. Dec: 1 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 55%. Feb: 63%. Mar: 70%. Apr: 74%. May: 75%. Jun: 76%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 74%. Sep: 72%. Oct: 71%. Nov: 66%. Dec: 58%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 28 km/h . Feb: 30 km/h . Mar: 31 km/h . Apr: 30 km/h . May: 32 km/h . Jun: 34 km/h . Jul: 35 km/h . Aug: 33 km/h . Sep: 33 km/h . Oct: 28 km/h . Nov: 26 km/h . Dec: 26 km/h .
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature swim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 18°C . Feb: 18°C . Mar: 18°C . Apr: 19°C . May: 20°C . Jun: 20°C . Jul: 21°C . Aug: 22°C . Sep: 22°C . Oct: 21°C . Nov: 20°C . Dec: 19°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 5. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 6. Dec: UV 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dakhla has a population of approximately 75K.
The best months to visit Dakhla are September, October, November, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Dakhla receives approximately 22mm of rainfall annually across 2 rainy days.
Dakhla is located in Western Sahara, in the Africa region.