August weather forecast
Western Sahara

August in Western Sahara signals a gradual transition from the peak summer season, with a slight decrease in temperatures compared to July. Daytime temperatures typically fluctuate between 35°C (95°F) to 38°C (100.4°F). Despite the minor decrease in heat, August remains quite hot. Nighttime temperatures, however, continue to offer some relief, generally falling to between 24°C (75.2°F) to 27°C (80.6°F).

Like the preceding months, August continues to be extremely dry in Western Sahara. The region usually records less than 10mm (0.39") of average rainfall, maintaining the characteristic arid climate. The clear, sunny skies dominate most of the days in August, resulting in prolonged periods of daylight.

The coastal city of Dakhla experiences slightly moderated temperatures in August due to the Atlantic Ocean's influence. Average high temperatures hover around 35°C (95°F), while average lows are about 26°C (78.8°F). The oceanic influence occasionally results in morning fog, providing a brief respite from the typical desert heat.

In comparison to September, the subsequent month, August's weather is somewhat hotter. September sees a further drop in temperatures, with average daytime highs ranging between 34°C (93.2°F) to 36°C (96.8°F). Conversely, July, the preceding month, experiences marginally hotter daytime temperatures, ranging from 36°C (96.8°F) to 39°C (102.2°F).

Wind speeds in August remain high, typically fluctuating between 32 to 38km/h (23.6mph). These high wind velocities can give rise to frequent dust storms, particularly in regions with loose, sandy soil. These weather conditions mark the gradual transition from the peak summer season towards the milder autumn months in Western Sahara.

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• Samara - August »
  On the first day of August in Samara sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 20:34. August retains the peak of the summer heat from July in Samara, making it one of the warmest months of the year.
• El-Aaiún - August »
  On the first day of August sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 20:41. As summer continues in August in El-Aaiún, there's a remarkable increase in the temperature gradient with highs soaring to 28°C (82.4°F) and the lows at a balmy 21°C (69.8°F).
• Tichla - August »
  May through August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Tichla, Western Sahara. The months with the most rainfall in Tichla are August and September, with an average 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.
• Peninsula de Rio de Oro - August »
  May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara. Peninsula de Rio de Oro's temperature drops to an average low of 19°C (66.2°F) during the nights of August.
• Guelta Zemmur - August »
  In Guelta Zemmur in August, during 3.6 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Guelta Zemmur the average relative humidity in August is 26%.
• Bu Craa - August »
  Bu Craa registers the average highest temperatures during August, with peaks of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and lows of 21.3°C (70.3°F). Bu Craa's temperature records reveal August as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and lows of 21.3°C (70.3°F).
• Oum Dreyga - August »
  On the first day of August in Oum Dreyga, Western Sahara, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 20:36. In August, in Oum Dreyga the rain falls for 3.4 days.
• Metmárfag - August »
  With average high and low temperatures of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and 21.3°C (70.3°F) respectively, August is Metmárfag's warmest month. On the last day of August, in Metmárfag, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 20:15 +01.
• Laayoune Plage - August »
  On the first day of August in Laayoune Plage sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 20:42. In Laayoune Plage, Western Sahara, in August, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.