Dakhla
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High caution — reconsider plans
FCDO advises against all travel to certain areas in Western Sahara within 40km North and West of 'the Berm' boundary line.
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- Official advice warns against travel
- Air quality warrants some caution
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Dakhla month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Dakhla are typically March, April and May, with average daytime highs around 24–25°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low 14°C), and October the wettest (about 12 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.2 | 13.8 | 1 | 9.9 |
| February | 24.1 | 14.4 | 2 | 10.5 |
| March | 23.9 | 15.0 | 1 | 11.4 |
| April | 24.0 | 16.2 | 2 | 11.7 |
| May | 24.5 | 17.1 | 3 | 11.8 |
| June | 25.8 | 18.5 | 2 | 12.0 |
| July | 26.5 | 19.5 | 0 | 11.6 |
| August | 28.1 | 20.8 | 1 | 11.3 |
| September | 28.9 | 20.9 | 7 | 11.0 |
| October | 28.4 | 19.8 | 12 | 10.3 |
| November | 26.7 | 17.2 | 3 | 9.8 |
| December | 24.8 | 14.8 | 5 | 9.6 |
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Research updated Sunday, October 25, 2026Past and future events in Dakhla
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Previously
- US Congressional Staff Visit
Delegation of political, economic, and legislative advisers to members of the US Congress visited Dakhla to explore investment opportunities.
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01 · OverviewDakhla, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Dakhla took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Dakhla
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Dakhla
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Dakhla
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Dakhla
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Dakhla
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Dakhla
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dakhla
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01 · Q&AWhere is Dakhla located and what are its coordinates?
Dakhla is situated in Western Sahara at geographic coordinates 23.6848, -15.9580, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Dakhla?
Dakhla has a recorded population of approximately 106,277 and observes the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Dakhla?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Dakhla include Arabic, MEY, with MAD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Dakhla?
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