The best time to visit Western Sahara is Oct–Jun. It is the only stretch of the year — 9 months — rated go on both daytime heat and rainfall.
Desert; summers scorching
| Month | High °C | High °F | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3 | 72 | 11% | Go |
| February | 23.6 | 74 | 10% | Go |
| March | 25.6 | 78 | 9% | Go |
| April | 26.4 | 80 | 5% | Go |
| May | 28.1 | 83 | 2% | Go |
| June | 30.1 | 86 | 1% | Go |
| July | 32.2 | 90 | 2% | Fair |
| August | 33.0 | 91 | 4% | Too hot |
| September | 31.3 | 88 | 5% | Fair |
| October | 29.3 | 85 | 9% | Go |
| November | 25.9 | 79 | 9% | Go |
| December | 23.1 | 74 | 11% | Go |
Verdict combines mean daytime high with rainy-day frequency. “Rainy days” is the share of days in the month with at least 1 mm of rain.
June is the driest month, with rain on 1% of days and daytime highs near 30.1°C (86°F). January is the wettest, at 11%. The warmest month is August at 33.0°C (91°F); the coolest is January at 22.3°C (72°F). The record rules out too hot in August.