SeasonMapLaayoune (El Aaiun) weather in August
Western Sahara
August in Laayoune: hot, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.
#12 of 12 months in Laayoune · #801 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Laayoune climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sea temperature | 22°C / 72°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 34 km/h / 21 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 425 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Laayoune in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Laayoune's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLaayoune's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Laayoune in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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When the wind turns inland
1 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatThe cold current offshore keeps this coast mild until the wind swings round off the Sahara, and then the town goes from pleasant to furnace within a day. It rarely holds for more than a few days at a time.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Laayoune — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Laayoune?
Laayoune in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Laayoune?
- August in Laayoune: hot, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Laayoune on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Laayoune in August?
- In August, Laayoune averages a daily high of 29.9°C and a low of 20°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Laayoune in August?
- Laayoune has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 425 in August.
Other months in Laayoune
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Similar destinations in North Africa — August
Within 300 km: Fuerteventura's Windsurf World Cup at Sotavento on 17 Jul – 1 Aug, and Lanzarote's La Geria grape harvest around 5 Jul – 25 Aug.