SeasonMapLaayoune (El Aaiun) weather in May
Western Sahara
May in Laayoune: warm, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.
#7 of 12 months in Laayoune · #346 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Laayoune climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sea temperature | 21°C / 71°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 30 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 194 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Laayoune in May
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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.
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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Laayoune?
- May in Laayoune: warm, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Laayoune on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Laayoune in May?
- In May, Laayoune averages a daily high of 25.7°C and a low of 16.5°C, with about 0.5 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Laayoune in May?
- Laayoune has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 194 in May.
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