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Best time to visit Dakhla

A lagoon where desert meets Atlantic, made for kitesurfing

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Highest-rated months
April, May, June, July, September, October
Other good months
January, February, March, August, November, December
Less favorable months
None in this assessment

Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

This destination has its own seasonal assessment.

Travel advisory snapshot

US advisory level 2

Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.

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Weather by month

Monthly climate averages and seasonal ratings for Dakhla. Temperatures are shown in Celsius and Fahrenheit; rainfall is in millimetres.
MonthSeasonal ratingDaytime highNighttime lowRainfallSea temperatureSeasonal reasons
January 2027Good22.9°C / 73°F15°C / 59°F2 mm17.9°C / 64°FPleasant weather, Winter sun
February 2027Good23°C / 73°F15.4°C / 60°F1 mm17.6°C / 64°FPleasant weather, Winter sun, Ramadan
March 2027Good24°C / 75°F16.4°C / 62°F1 mm17.7°C / 64°FPleasant weather, Winter sun, Ramadan
April 2027Best23.7°C / 75°F16.8°C / 62°F1 mm18°C / 64°FPleasant weather, Beach weather
May 2027Best24.4°C / 76°F17.5°C / 64°F1 mm18.3°C / 65°FPleasant weather, Beach weather
June 2027Best25.5°C / 78°F18.6°C / 65°F0 mm18.9°C / 66°FPleasant weather, Beach weather
July 2027Best25.8°C / 78°F19.1°C / 66°F1 mm19.4°C / 67°FPleasant weather, Beach weather
August 2027Good27.2°C / 81°F20.3°C / 69°F5 mm20.1°C / 68°FPleasant weather, Peak crowds & prices, Hot & humid
September 2027Best27.7°C / 82°F20.5°C / 69°F31 mm20.2°C / 68°FPleasant weather, Beach weather
October 2026Best27.1°C / 81°F20°C / 68°F5 mm20.5°C / 69°FPleasant weather, Beach weather
November 2026Good25.3°C / 78°F18.2°C / 65°F5 mm19.6°C / 67°FPleasant weather, Winter sun
December 2026Good23.5°C / 74°F16.3°C / 61°F10 mm18.7°C / 66°FPleasant weather, Winter sun

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Long-term averages, not a forecast. Temperature and rainfall: 1991–2020; humidity and cloud: 2001–2020; sea temperature: 1991–2020. Climate snapshot prepared 2026-10-04.

Event adjustments refer to the next occurrence of each month as of 2026-10-14; the year is shown in the table.

Local food and lodging costs

National price level: 39, with the United States at 100. Reference year: 2025. This is a relative food and lodging indicator, not a trip budget; flights are excluded.

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When is the best time to visit Dakhla?

The highest seasonal ratings in this assessment are in April, May, June, July, September, October. Compare the monthly reasons and climate below before choosing your dates. Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

Do good seasonal ratings mean it is safe to travel?

No. Seasonal ratings describe timing, weather and experiences. Check current official travel advisories, entry requirements and local conditions before booking.

Sources and limits

This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.

TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)

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