Laayoune (El Aaiun) weather in November
November in Laayoune: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#6 of 12 months in Laayoune · #155 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 27°C
- Nights
- 16°C
- Wet days
- 1
- Sun
- 9.6 h
- Humidity
- 66%
- Daylight
- 11 h

Traveller notes on Laayoune in November
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.
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.
Add your own note from Laayoune's card on the map.
Laayoune climate normals — November
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Laayoune in November
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.
BusyGreen March Day, 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 best weather comes in January, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Laayoune in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Green March Day
6–7 NovNational holidayClosuresCrowded6 November is the anniversary of the 1975 march into Western Sahara, and Laayoune is where Morocco stages the commemoration: flags on every pole, official speeches and a town that stops for the day. 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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Laayoune?
- November in Laayoune: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Laayoune on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Laayoune in November?
- In November, Laayoune averages a daily high of 27°C and a low of 15.9°C, with about 2.1 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Laayoune in November?
- Laayoune has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 95 in November.
Within 300 km: Fuerteventura's Sea at its warmest around 15 Jul – 30 Nov, and Lanzarote's Sea at its warmest around 15 Jul – 30 Nov.