May weather forecast
Western Sahara

May in Western Sahara signifies the beginning of the hot summer season. This month sees a substantial rise in temperatures, with daytime highs typically fluctuating between 31°C (87.8°F) to 34°C (93.2°F). Despite the rising daytime heat, the nights continue to provide some relief, with temperatures dropping to between 19°C (66.2°F) to 21°C (69.8°F).

The arid climate of Western Sahara continues in May, with minimal rainfall, often recording less than 10mm (0.39"). The clear, sunny skies dominate the majority of the days in the month, resulting in extended periods of bright daylight.

The coastal city of Dakhla experiences slightly moderated temperatures in May due to the Atlantic Ocean's cooling influence. The average high temperatures in Dakhla hover around 31°C (87.8°F), while the average lows remain around 20°C (68°F). The coastal humidity can still cause occasional morning fog, offering a temporary respite from the intensifying desert heat.

Compared to June, the subsequent month, May's weather is slightly cooler. June sees a further rise in temperatures, with average daytime highs ranging between 34°C (93.2°F) to 37°C (98.6°F). Conversely, April, the preceding month, experiences noticeably cooler daytime temperatures, ranging from 29°C (84.2°F) to 31°C (87.8°F).

Wind speeds in May are quite high, fluctuating between 26 to 32km/h (19.9mph). Consequently, dust storms become more common during this month, particularly in regions with loose, sandy soil. This increase in temperatures and wind speeds marks the start of the challenging summer season in Western Sahara.

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• Samara - May »
  As Samara transitions into May, the average high-temperature stands at a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. On the last day of May, in Samara, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 20:35 +01.
• El-Aaiún - May »
  April through August, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in El-Aaiún, Western Sahara. In El-Aaiún, Western Sahara, during May, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
• Tichla - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Tichla, Western Sahara, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 20:38 +01. May in Tichla, Western Sahara marks the onset of summer with higher temperatures and extended hours of sunlight.
• Peninsula de Rio de Oro - May »
  In Peninsula de Rio de Oro in May, the average water temperature is 19°C (66.2°F). May is the last month it rains in Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara.
• Guelta Zemmur - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Guelta Zemmur, Western Sahara, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 20:34 +01. On the first day of May in Guelta Zemmur, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 20:19.
• Bu Craa - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Bu Craa sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 20:38 +01. As April turns into May in Bu Craa the average high-temperatures rest at a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month.
• Oum Dreyga - May »
  On the first day of May in Oum Dreyga, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 20:21. On the last day of May, in Oum Dreyga, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 20:36 +01.
• Metmárfag - May »
  On the first day of May in Metmárfag sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 20:25. In Metmárfag in May, during 2.5 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Laayoune Plage - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Laayoune Plage sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 20:43 +01. March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Laayoune Plage, Western Sahara.