Best Time to Visit Dakhla, Oued Ed-Dahab, Morocco
Dakhla is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Dakhla for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through January–July; the wetter half falls in August–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 18.1°C / 64.6°F in January to 23°C / 73.4°F in September, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 16 mm / 0.6 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dakhla, Oued Ed-Dahab, Morocco's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Dakhla's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.1°C64.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 18.5°C65.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.4°C66.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 19.3°C66.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19.9°C67.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20.9°C69.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 21.7°C71.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 22.6°C72.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 23°C73.4°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 22.5°C72.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 21°C69.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 18.9°C66°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dakhla?
The best time to visit Dakhla for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is September averaging 23°C / 73.4°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dakhla's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Dakhla?
The rainy season at Dakhla, Oued Ed-Dahab runs through August–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 2 mm / 0.1 in. The wettest single month is September (16 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the driest month in Dakhla?
The driest month in Dakhla is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20.9°C / 69.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Dakhla?
The least comfortable months for travel to Dakhla — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, April, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 16 mm / 0.6 in in September, and the coldest month averages 18.1°C / 64.6°F.
Is Dakhla climate different from Morocco overall?
Yes, usually. Our Dakhla figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Morocco figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Dakhla specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.