Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
November, March, April
June, July, August, September
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Merzouga (Sahara)?
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. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Merzouga (Sahara), with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Merzouga (Sahara)
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 9° | 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).
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