The climate of Western Sahara, city by city
This page lists the 4 cities in Western Sahara for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.
+0.6 °C since 1940
Frequently asked questions
What is the hottest city in Western Sahara?
The hottest city in Western Sahara is Laayoune, with an average annual temperature of 19.9 °C.
What is the coldest city in Western Sahara?
The coldest city in Western Sahara is Dakhla, with an average annual temperature of 19.3 °C.
What is the wettest city in Western Sahara?
The wettest city in Western Sahara is El Marsa, with 50 mm of precipitation per year.
Has the climate of Western Sahara warmed?
Based on its largest cities, Western Sahara warmed by +0.6 °C between 1940 and 2025.