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 »
  April and May, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Samara, Western Sahara. In Samara rain does not fall in May and June.
• El-Aaiún - May »
  On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 20:42 +01. In El-Aaiún in May, it is raining for 1 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.
• Tichla - May »
  The least humid month in Tichla is May, with an average relative humidity of 18%. On the last day of the month, in Tichla, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 20:38 +01.
• Peninsula de Rio de Oro - May »
  May is the last month it rains in Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara. In Peninsula de Rio de Oro the average seawater temperature in May is 19°C (66.2°F).
• Guelta Zemmur - May »
  On the first day of May in Guelta Zemmur sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 20:20. In Guelta Zemmur in May, during 1.7 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bu Craa - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Bu Craa are March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. On the last day of the month, in Bu Craa, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 20:39 +01.
• Oum Dreyga - May »
  In Oum Dreyga in May, it is raining for 1.6 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation. In Oum Dreyga in May, it is raining for 1.6 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation.
• Metmárfag - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Metmárfag are March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. On the last day of the month, in Metmárfag, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 20:42 +01.
• Laayoune Plage - May »
  March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Laayoune Plage, Western Sahara. On the first day of May in Laayoune Plage, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 20:26.