February weather forecast
Western Sahara

February continues the winter season in Western Sahara, but it begins to show signs of a slight increase in temperature compared to January. Daytime temperatures typically range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 26°C (78.8°F), giving the region slightly warmer days. The nighttime temperatures remain cool, often dropping down to 14°C (57.2°F) to 16°C (60.8°F). Despite the chill in the evenings, the ample sunshine during the day makes February a comfortable month overall.

Similar to January, February is extremely dry with minimal precipitation. The region records less than 10mm (0.39") of rainfall on average, maintaining its characteristic arid conditions. Clear, sunny skies dominate the month, providing ample sunlight for most of the day.

In the coastal city of Dakhla, the Atlantic Ocean's influence slightly moderates February's temperatures. Average high temperatures hover around 25°C (77°F), while the average lows are about 15°C (59°F). The oceanic influence also occasionally brings in fogs, offering a respite from the typical desert dryness.

Compared to the subsequent month, March, February's weather is relatively cooler. March marks the beginning of the spring season, with average daytime temperatures rising to about 27°C (80.6°F). In contrast, January, the previous month, records slightly lower daytime temperatures, ranging from 22°C (71.6°F) to 24°C (75.2°F).

Wind speeds in February slightly increase compared to January, fluctuating from 20 to 25km/h (15.5mph). Though dust storms are not a common occurrence, the increased winds can occasionally stir up dust, particularly in the more barren, sandy areas of the region.

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• Samara - February »
  The months with the least sunshine in Samara are January, February, July, September through December, with an average of 8h of sunshine. On the first day of February in Samara, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 19:28.
• El-Aaiún - February »
  In El-Aaiún during February, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation. In El-Aaiún January, February and December are characterised by the lowest temperatures, recording an average high of 20°C (68°F).
• Tichla - February »
  The months with the least sunshine in Tichla are January, February and December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine. The months with the least sunshine in Tichla are January, February and December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.
• Peninsula de Rio de Oro - February »
  In Peninsula de Rio de Oro in February, the average water temperature is 18°C (64.4°F). On the first day of February in Peninsula de Rio de Oro sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 19:49.
• Guelta Zemmur - February »
  On the last day of February, in Guelta Zemmur sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 19:50 +01. February is the last month it rains in Guelta Zemmur.
• Bu Craa - February »
  On the last day of February, in Bu Craa, Western Sahara, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 19:51 +01. In February, in Bu Craa the rain falls for 2 days.
• Oum Dreyga - February »
  On the first day of February in Oum Dreyga sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 19:39. February temperatures in Oum Dreyga vary between a high-temperature of 25.6°C (78.1°F) and a low-temperature of 14.2°C (57.6°F).
• Metmárfag - February »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Metmárfag are January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. On the first day of February in Metmárfag, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 19:36.
• Laayoune Plage - February »
  On the first day of February in Laayoune Plage sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 19:35. On the first day of February in Laayoune Plage, Western Sahara, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 19:35.