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Climate chart - Dakhla (Western Sahara)
The climate of Dakhla (formerly Villa Cisneros) is
subtropical desert, very mild in winter and pleasantly warm in summer.
The city is located on the coast of Western Sahara, on the Río de Oro peninsula (or Wad ad-Dahab), and is heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, where a cold current flows. For this reason, the climate is very mild, and heat waves from the desert are also quite rare. On the other hand, the wind blows continuously.
Dakhla - Climate data
The
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 18.5 °C (65.3 °F), that of the warmest month (September) is of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Dakhla - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 14.9 | 22.1 | 18.5 | 59 | 72 | 65.3 |
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| February | 15.4 | 22.4 | 18.9 | 60 | 72 | 66.1 |
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| March | 16 | 22.9 | 19.4 | 61 | 73 | 66.9 |
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| April | 16.4 | 22.7 | 19.6 | 62 | 73 | 67.2 |
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| May | 17 | 23.5 | 20.2 | 63 | 74 | 68.4 |
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| June | 18.2 | 24.5 | 21.4 | 65 | 76 | 70.5 |
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| July | 19.3 | 25.4 | 22.3 | 67 | 78 | 72.2 |
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| August | 20.2 | 26.5 | 23.3 | 68 | 80 | 74 |
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| September | 20.3 | 26.7 | 23.5 | 69 | 80 | 74.3 |
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| October | 19.9 | 26.4 | 23.2 | 68 | 80 | 73.7 |
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| November | 18.3 | 25.2 | 21.7 | 65 | 77 | 71.1 |
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| December | 16.2 | 22.9 | 19.5 | 61 | 73 | 67.2 |
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| Year | 17.7 | 24.3 | 20.95 | 63.8 | 75.7 | 69.5 |
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amounts to 40 millimeters (1.6 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (April, May, June) to 11 mm (0.4 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.
Dakhla - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 2 | 0.1 | 1 |
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| February | 3 | 0.1 | 1 |
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| March | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| April | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| May | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| June | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| July | 1 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| August | 2 | 0.1 | 1 |
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| September | 11 | 0.4 | 2 |
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| October | 6 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| November | 3 | 0.1 | 1 |
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| December | 10 | 0.4 | 2 |
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| Year | 40 | 1.6 | 11 |
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The
sea temperature ranges from 18.5 °C (65 °F) in February, March, April to 21.5 °C (71 °F) in September, October. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Dakhla - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 19 | 66 | February | 18.5 | 65 | March | 18.5 | 65 | April | 18.5 | 66 | May | 19.5 | 67 | June | 20 | 68 | July | 20.5 | 69 | August | 21 | 70 | September | 21.5 | 71 | October | 21.5 | 71 | November | 21 | 70 | December | 20 | 68 | Year | 20 | 67.9 |
There are on average around 3175
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Dakhla - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 8 | 255 | February | 9 | 250 | March | 9 | 275 | April | 9 | 275 | May | 10 | 305 | June | 9.5 | 290 | July | 8.5 | 265 | August | 9 | 275 | September | 8.5 | 250 | October | 8 | 255 | November | 8 | 240 | December | 8 | 240 | Year | 8.7 | 3175 |
Dakhla - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.9 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 31.6 °C (88.9 °F) in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
February is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.9 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 34.6 °C (94.3 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.7 °F) and a maximum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) in March 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 16.4 °C (61.6 °F) and a maximum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) in April 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 25 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.7 °F) and a maximum of 23.5 °C (74.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 27 kph (17 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (66.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.4 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) and a maximum of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in June 1995.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 29 kph (18 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.7 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 36.7 °C (98.1 °F) in July 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 30 kph (19 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.3 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F) in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 28 kph (17 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
September, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) in September 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 26 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F) in October 1995.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.7 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F) in November 1999.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
December is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 16.2 °C (61.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.9 °C (73.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in December 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.