Laayoune (El Aaiun) weather in August

August in Laayoune: hot, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Laayoune Western Sahara · Morocco's Atlantic Coast · City71
  1. 92Jan
  2. 90Feb
  3. 93Mar
  4. 89Apr
  5. 85May
  6. 82Jun
  7. 74Jul
  8. 71Aug
  9. 74Sep
  10. 78Oct
  11. 88Nov
  12. 91Dec

#12 of 12 months in Laayoune · #916 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 71/100 (tier B)

Days
32°C
Nights
21°C
Wet days
0
Sun
11.5 h
Humidity
71%
Daylight
13 h
Laayoune, Western Sahara
Photo: Collage compiled by LLs -- see constituent image · CC BY-SA 4.0

Traveller notes on Laayoune in August

Other months in Laayoune

Detailed September-specific weather trip reports for Laayoune itself are limited on the forum, with related discussion of Morocco's desert regions describing late September as still hot, though the desert's dry air makes the heat feel more manageable than an equivalent humid-climate temperature. Posters discussing Morocco's September more broadly cite typical temperatures around 25-30C, though this varies considerably by region, with Laayoune's far-southern, coastal-desert setting on the disputed Western Sahara coast likely running warmer and drier than that broader Moroccan average. Given the limited destination-specific detail available, this note leans on that regional pattern: expect hot, very dry, sunny conditions typical of this stretch of the Sahara's Atlantic coast. Posters generally rate September as hot and dry for a Laayoune-area visit, the dry desert air a real mitigating factor against the heat.
Tripadvisor community · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters describe March as a genuinely good month for Morocco and its desert regions generally, including this part of Western Sahara - warm enough for short sleeves by day, with daytime temperatures commonly climbing past 20C by midday, but cooling off noticeably once evening arrives. Posters specifically flag conditions turning windy after around 6pm, a real feature worth packing a light jacket for even on a warm day. Posters describe Laayoune as a practical, flyable gateway for touring the wider region, often paired with Dakhla further south and a rental car for exploring beyond the city itself. Posters generally recommend layering - short sleeves and light trousers for the day, something warmer for the windy evening.
Tripadvisor community · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Laayoune climate normals — August

Daytime high32°C / 89°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low21°C / 70°F
Feels like (high)32°C / 90°F
Sea temperature22°C / 72°F🙂 pleasant
Rainfall0 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point19°C / 66°F
Sunshine11.5 h/day
Daylight13.1 h
Wind33 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)

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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).

Toughest weatherLaayoune's best weather comes in January, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.

August coincides with When the wind turns inland.

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What's on in Laayoune in August

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    When the wind turns inland

    1 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallyExtreme heat

    The 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.

What's on around the world in August →

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.

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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 (71/100).
What is the weather like in Laayoune in August?
In August, Laayoune averages a daily high of 31.7°C and a low of 20.9°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.

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.