SeasonMapLaayoune (El Aaiun) weather in February
Western Sahara
February in Laayoune: nice, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.
#3 of 12 months in Laayoune · #137 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Laayoune climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 63°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 58% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 28 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 203 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Laayoune in February
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.
BusyRamadan, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(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 February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
25 Jan – 25 Mar · usuallyClosuresAn administrative town with little to do after dark suddenly has a night life, and none of it before sunset. Cafes on the main avenue fill an hour after the call and stay full. Source ↗
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 February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Laayoune?
- February in Laayoune: nice, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Laayoune on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Laayoune in February?
- In February, Laayoune averages a daily high of 23.9°C and a low of 13.2°C, with about 3.9 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Laayoune in February?
- Laayoune has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 203 in February.
Other months in Laayoune
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Similar destinations in North Africa — February
Within 300 km: Fuerteventura's Carnival around 1 Feb – 15 Mar, and Lanzarote's Carnival around 1 Feb – 15 Mar.