Laayoune in Summer
In summer (June, July and August), Laayoune sees average daytime highs around 27°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 0 mm of rain over about 0 wet days across the season. It is the warmest season of the year and the driest season of the year.
Over the season highs climb from about 24°C in early June to 28°C by late August. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 90% of the time across summer, and the air most often feels humid.
Summer is Laayoune's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Laayoune's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 27°C
- warmest season of the year
- Avg overnight low
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Avg wind
- 27 km/h
- Travel score
- 8.8
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Jun · Jul · Aug
Temperature in Laayoune in Summer
Over the season highs climb from about 24°C in early June to 28°C by late August.
A typical summer day in Laayoune reaches about 27°C and drops to 19°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is August, the coolest June.
Laayoune weather by month
How the three summer months (June, July and August) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21° / 13° | 7 | 1.2 | 10.5 | 8.3 |
| Feb | 22° / 14° | 6 | 1.4 | 11 | 8.4 |
| Mar | 23° / 15° | 5 | 1 | 11.8 | 8.8 |
| Apr | 23° / 16° | 1 | 0.3 | 12.6 | 8.9 |
| May | 24° / 17° | 1 | 0.2 | 13.3 | 9.2 |
| Jun | 25° / 18° | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 9.2 |
| Jul | 27° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 13.5 | 8.9 |
| Aug | 28° / 20° | 0 | 0.1 | 13 | 8.4 |
| Sep | 28° / 20° | 3 | 0.7 | 12.2 | 8.5 |
| Oct | 26° / 19° | 8 | 0.9 | 11.3 | 8.4 |
| Nov | 24° / 17° | 5 | 0.9 | 10.7 | 8.7 |
| Dec | 22° / 14° | 8 | 1.4 | 10.3 | 8.4 |
Cloud cover in Summer
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 90% of the time across summer.
Chance of precipitation in Summer
Laayoune gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days across summer. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Summer
Most of summer feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Summer
Winds average 27 km/h across summer.
Sunrise & sunset in Summer
Daylight runs from about 13 h 36 min in early June to 12 h 36 min by late August. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Summer
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across summer, about 7.3 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Laayoune
In summer, Laayoune overlaps its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Laayoune sees seasonal dust haze (July–August), heaviest in July.
Is summer a good time to visit Laayoune?
Our two travel scores rate summer for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
summer is one of the better times to visit Laayoune for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Laayoune in Summer
From summer's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In summer, Laayoune sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes, sun protection and a windbreaker.
Sea temperature near Laayoune in Summer
The nearest coast averages about 20°C across summer — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 19 km away) is warmest in October at about 21°C and coldest in February near 17°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Aug 4 to Nov 19 — about 3.6 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Cool |
| Feb | 17 | Cool |
| Mar | 18 | Cool |
| Apr | 18 | Cool |
| May | 19 | Cool |
| Jun | 20 | Cool |
| Jul | 20 | Cool |
| Aug | 20 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 21 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 21 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 20 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 19 | Cool |
UV index in Laayoune in Summer
Clear-sky midday UV across summer averages around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Laayoune peaks around August 13 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Laayoune in Summer
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where summer falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Laayoune is worst in December — around 28 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.2× the cleanest month (June, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 25 | 26 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 28 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Moderate |
| Feb | 26 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 7 | Good |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 12 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Moderate |
| Dec | 28 | Moderate |
Where is Laayoune?
Laayoune sits at 27.1°N, 13.2°W, 68 m above sea level, in Western Sahara. The nearest listed city is El Marsa, 23 km away.
Topography around Laayoune
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Laayoune.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Laayoune has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 67 m around an average of 62 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 114 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 305 m.
The land around Laayoune is covered by bare terrain (55%) and artificial surfaces (42%) within 3 km, bare terrain (97%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (74%) and water (25%) within 80 km.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Laayoune (27.1418°, -13.188°, elevation 68 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.