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. January, February, July, September through December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Samara.
• El-Aaiún - February »
  On the first day of February in El-Aaiún, Western Sahara, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 19:33. The coldest period in El-Aaiún falls in January, February and December, when the average high-temperature reaches 20°C (68°F).
• Tichla - February »
  The months with the least sunshine in Tichla, Western Sahara, are January, February and December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine. In Tichla rain does not fall in January and February.
• Peninsula de Rio de Oro - February »
  February and March, with an average sea temperature of 18°C (64.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara. On the first day of February in Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 19:49.
• Guelta Zemmur - February »
  February is the last month it rains in Guelta Zemmur, Western Sahara. BB Guelta Zemmur's February average high-temperature settles at a warm 24°C (75.2°F), showing a near match with the preceding month.
• Bu Craa - February »
  January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Bu Craa, Western Sahara. January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Bu Craa.
• Oum Dreyga - February »
  In Oum Dreyga during February, the rain falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Oum Dreyga experiences a transition to a still warm 25.6°C (78.1°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of February, not greatly differing from January's 23.3°C (73.9°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. In February, the average sunshine duration in Metmárfag, Western Sahara, is 9.2h.
• Laayoune Plage - February »
  In Laayoune Plage, Western Sahara, during February, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. In Laayoune Plage, Western Sahara, in February, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation.