Climate Insights for Laayoune
Pachalik de Laâyoune باشوية العيون, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco
Climate Overview
The climate in Laayoune is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 34 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 12 mm of rainfall. Laayoune is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, October. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Laayoune is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 1.3 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 0.5 in of rainfall. Laayoune is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, October. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 56°F.
Temperature
Laayoune sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 29°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Laayoune sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 84°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 63°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Laayoune is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 34 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 12 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. 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.Laayoune is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 1.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 0.5 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. 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.
Wind
Laayoune is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 19km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 26km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Laayoune is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 18mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 16mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Laayoune 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 3 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Laayoune 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 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.1 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Laayoune 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Laayoune based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.