Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
71°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Dakhla
Western Sahara · Africa
Mild days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
71°F
Lows around 58°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in January.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 62° and nights feel near 53°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
75%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in January. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
13 mphJanuary Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 71°F, easing to about 68°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning60°F
Rain1%
Cloud27%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday67°F
Rain1%
Cloud25%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon71°F
Rain1%
Cloud24%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowEarly evening68°F
Rain1%
Cloud23%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71 | 58 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.0 | 57 |
| Feb | 72 | 59 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.7 | 63 |
| Mar | 73 | 61 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.5 | 67 |
| Apr | 74 | 62 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.8 | 73 |
| May | 75 | 64 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.2 | 74 |
| Jun | 77 | 66 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.7 | 75 |
| Jul | 79 | 68 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.4 | 76 |
| Aug | 82 | 70 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.9 | 74 |
| Sep | 82 | 70 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.6 | 72 |
| Oct | 80 | 69 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.8 | 72 |
| Nov | 77 | 65 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.1 | 65 |
| Dec | 73 | 60 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.5 | 59 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology