Best Time to Visit Laayoune, Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco
Laayoune is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Laayoune 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 March–September; the wetter half falls in October–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 17°C / 62.6°F in January to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (May) to 8 mm / 0.3 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Laayoune, Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Laayoune'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 | 17°C62.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 17.8°C64°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.2°C66.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 19.7°C67.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 20.7°C69.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 22.3°C72.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 23.8°C74.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.9°C76.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.4°C75.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 22.8°C73°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 20.2°C68.4°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 17.8°C64°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Laayoune?
The best time to visit Laayoune 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 August averaging 24.9°C / 76.8°F, and the driest is May with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Laayoune's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Laayoune?
The rainy season at Laayoune, Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra runs through October–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 1 mm / 0 in. The wettest single month is December (8 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the driest month in Laayoune?
The driest month in Laayoune is May, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20.7°C / 69.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Laayoune?
The least comfortable months for travel to Laayoune — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 8 mm / 0.3 in in December, and the coldest month averages 17°C / 62.6°F.
Is Laayoune climate different from Morocco overall?
Yes, usually. Our Laayoune 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 Laayoune specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.