SeasonMapLaayoune (El Aaiun) weather in January
Western Sahara
January in Laayoune: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Laayoune · #65 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Laayoune in January
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Laayoune climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 24°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sea temperature | 18°C / 64°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 58% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 99 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Laayoune in January
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 5 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).
Best weatherLaayoune's best weather comes in January, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Laayoune in January
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.
Where is Laayoune?
Laayoune in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Laayoune?
- January in Laayoune: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Laayoune on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Laayoune in January?
- In January, Laayoune averages a daily high of 23.6°C and a low of 12.2°C, with about 2.1 mm of rain over roughly 0.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Laayoune in January?
- Laayoune has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 99 in January.
Other months in Laayoune
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Similar destinations in North Africa — January
Within 300 km: Las Palmas' Carnaval de Las Palmas on 23 Jan – 1 Mar, and Fuerteventura's Winter-sun season on 1 Nov – 31 Mar.