Western Sahara in January

January is one of Western Sahara's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 2 destinations average 88/100, led by Laayoune at 92 — 20°C and 0 rainy days — while Dakhla trails at 83 with 1 mm of rain.

#2 of 12 months for Western Sahara · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Western Sahara, month by month

88/100 in January
  1. 88Jan
  2. 86Feb
  3. 89Mar
  4. 88Apr
  5. 85May
  6. 85Jun
  7. 81Jul
  8. 79Aug
  9. 81Sep
  10. 83Oct
  11. 88Nov
  12. 87Dec

Where in Western Sahara in January

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1LaayouneCity20°C2 mm · 0 days92 tier SYes
2DakhlaBeach20°C1 mm · 0 days83 tier A—

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Western Sahara in January

  • Ramadan · Laayoune and 1 more place · 25 Jan – 25 Mar (usually)
  • Waders on the lagoon · Dakhla · 15 Oct – 15 Mar (usually)

Better months for Western Sahara

March · 89/100April · 88/100November · 88/100Weakest: August · 79/100
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