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 »
  August retains the peak of the summer heat from July in Samara, making it one of the warmest months of the year. The months of July and August are noted for their peak temperatures in Samara, with an average high-temperature of 35°C (95°F).
• El-Aaiún - August »
  On the first day of August sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 20:40. August registers as the month with the average highest temperatures in El-Aaiún, reaching 28°C (82.4°F) at its peak and 21°C (69.8°F) at the lowest.
• Tichla - August »
  The wettest months in Tichla are August and September, with an average 9mm (0.35") of rainfall. August in Tichla signals the start of the downward trend in weather extremities.
• Peninsula de Rio de Oro - August »
  August consistently maintains high temperatures, causing residents of Peninsula de Rio de Oro to brace for another hot month. In August, the average sea temperature in Peninsula de Rio de Oro is 21°C (69.8°F).
• Guelta Zemmur - August »
  July and August, with an average relative humidity of 26%, are the least humid months in Guelta Zemmur. The months with the lowest humidity in Guelta Zemmur are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 26%.
• Bu Craa - August »
  On the first day of August in Bu Craa sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 20:37. August is the warmest month of the year in Bu Craa, registering average temperatures as high as 30.5°C (86.9°F) and as low as 21.3°C (70.3°F).
• Oum Dreyga - August »
  The months with the most sunshine in Oum Dreyga are June through August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine. In August, in Oum Dreyga the rain falls for 3.4 days.
• Metmárfag - August »
  On the first day of August in Metmárfag sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 20:40. On the first day of August in Metmárfag sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 20:40.
• Laayoune Plage - August »
  On the first day of August in Laayoune Plage sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 20:41. In Laayoune Plage, Western Sahara, in August, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.