Western Sahara in May

May is Western Sahara's 7th-best month (rank 7 of 12): its 2 destinations average 85/100, led by Dakhla at 85 — 22°C and 0 rainy days — while Laayoune is warmer at 25°C and scores 85.

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

Western Sahara, month by month

85/100 in May
  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 May

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1DakhlaBeach22°C2 mm · 0 days85 tier A—
2LaayouneCity25°C1 mm · 0 days85 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 May 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 May

  • Eid al-Adha · Laayoune · 1 May – 5 Jun (usually)

Seasons in force

Wind season · 1 place

Better months for Western Sahara

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