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Outdoor activities Potential

94/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

November, March, April

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Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

9°C – 32°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Merzouga (Sahara) for hiking is November, March, April, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Merzouga (Sahara)

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20
February
85Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°20
March
93Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°26
April
89Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°21
May
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°16
June
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°5
July
45Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
32°2
August
44Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
32°8
September
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°14
October
86Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°20
November
94Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°23
December
79Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°26

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Merzouga (Sahara)

When is the best time to visit Merzouga (Sahara) for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Merzouga (Sahara) for outdoor activities is typically in November, March, April, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Merzouga (Sahara)?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Merzouga (Sahara), making it a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

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