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Dakhla

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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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.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January24.213.819.9
February24.114.4210.5
March23.915.0111.4
April24.016.2211.7
May24.517.1311.8
June25.818.5212.0
July26.519.5011.6
August28.120.8111.3
September28.920.9711.0
October28.419.81210.3
November26.717.239.8
December24.814.859.6

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01 · Overview

Dakhla, in brief

Dakhla is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Dakhla took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Dakhla

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Dakhla

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Dakhla

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Dakhla

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Dakhla

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08 · Questions

Questions about Dakhla

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dakhla

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01 · Q&A

Where is Dakhla located and what are its coordinates?

Dakhla is situated in Western Sahara at geographic coordinates 23.6848, -15.9580 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What 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 (MAD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Dakhla?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Dakhla include ar, mey, and the circulating currency is MAD.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Dakhla?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Dakhla, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.