Climate Insights for Dakhla

The climate in Dakhla is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 17mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 7mm of rainfall. Dakhla is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: October, September, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Dakhla has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Dakhla is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 17mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 7mm of rainfall. February and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Dakhla is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 32km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 37km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 28km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 9km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 30km/h in winter, 32km/h in spring, 35km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Dakhla, which began on March 20, 2026. Dakhla is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in October at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Dakhla is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 1mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dakhla based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.