SeasonMapLaayoune (El Aaiun) weather in October
Western Sahara
October in Laayoune: hot, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.
#9 of 12 months in Laayoune · #474 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Laayoune climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Sea temperature | 22°C / 72°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 59% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 163 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Laayoune in October
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 4 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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Laayoune?
- October in Laayoune: hot, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Laayoune on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Laayoune in October?
- In October, Laayoune averages a daily high of 29°C and a low of 18.5°C, with about 3.1 mm of rain over roughly 1.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Laayoune in October?
- Laayoune has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 163 in October.
Other months in Laayoune
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Similar destinations in North Africa — October
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.