Winter
Dec → Feb18 to 20°
nights 4 to 7°
- 1 rainy days · 5 mm
- 9.8 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Merzouga and Erg Chebbi?
- Jan18°not recommended
- Feb20°fair
- Mar24°recommended
- Apr29°recommended
- May33°fair
- Jun38°not recommended
- Jul42°not recommended
- Aug40°not recommended
- Sep35°fair
- Oct29°recommended
- Nov23°recommended
- Dec18°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18° | 4° | 9.6 h | 4 mm | 1 d | |
| February | 20° | 7° | 10.3 h | 5 mm | 2 d | |
| March | 24° | 11° | 10.9 h | 7 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| April | 29° | 16° | 11.8 h | 1 mm | 0 d | ✓ |
| May | 33° | 20° | 12.3 h | 2 mm | 0 d | |
| June | 38° | 24° | 12.7 h | 1 mm | 0 d | |
| July | 42° | 28° | 12.2 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| August | 40° | 27° | 11.9 h | 1 mm | 0 d | |
| September | 35° | 23° | 10.8 h | 16 mm | 2 d | |
| October | 29° | 17° | 10.2 h | 5 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| November | 23° | 10° | 9.6 h | 5 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| December | 18° | 6° | 9.5 h | 6 mm | 1 d |
The four seasons in Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Erg Chebbi dunes) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May24 to 33°
nights 11 to 20°
- 0 rainy days · 3 mm
- 11.7 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug38 to 42°
nights 24 to 28°
- 0 rainy days · 1 mm
- 12.3 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov23 to 35°
nights 10 to 23°
- 1 rainy days · 9 mm
- 10.2 h of sun
Book early for March to April and October to November
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h09 of daylight, in December 10h08, a difference of 4h01.
10h20Jan
11h03Feb
11h54Mar
12h54Apr
13h43May
14h09Jun
13h59Jul
13h16Aug
12h18Sep
11h21Oct
10h32Nov
10h08Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Erg Chebbi dunes" (31.10°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: January, February, March, April, October, November, December
- Towns & culture: January, February, March, April, October, November, December
- Long days: June
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended18°4° at night
- 4 mm · 1 d
- 9.6 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Fair20°7° at night
- 5 mm · 2 d
- 10.3 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Recommended24°11° at night
- 7 mm · 1 d
- 10.9 h
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended29°16° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- 11.8 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair33°20° at night
- 2 mm · 0 d
- 12.3 h
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended38°24° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- 12.7 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended42°28° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 12.2 h
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended40°27° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- 11.9 h
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair35°23° at night
- 16 mm · 2 d
- 10.8 h
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended29°17° at night
- 5 mm · 1 d
- 10.2 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended23°10° at night
- 5 mm · 1 d
- 9.6 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair18°6° at night
- 6 mm · 1 d
- 9.5 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 4 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (4 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 9.6 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (5 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.3 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
April. 29 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 20 °C at night. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.3 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Real heat: 38 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 42 °C at the warmest of the day, 28 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 40 °C at the warmest of the day, 27 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.9 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 35 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Hardly any rain (16 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 29 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Hardly any rain (5 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (5 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 9.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 6 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (6 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 9.5 h a day on average. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Merzouga and Erg Chebbi?
March to April and October to November: over these months, recorded highs range from 23 to 29 °C, with 1 day of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Erg Chebbi dunes).
Which month should you avoid in Merzouga and Erg Chebbi?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 4 mm over 1 day of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Erg Chebbi dunes).
What is the hottest month in Merzouga and Erg Chebbi?
July, with 42 °C on average in the afternoon and 28 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Erg Chebbi dunes).
What is the coldest month in Merzouga and Erg Chebbi?
January, with 18 °C at best during the day and 4 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Erg Chebbi dunes).
What is the driest month in Merzouga and Erg Chebbi?
July: 0 mm over 0 days of rain, against 16 mm in September, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Merzouga and Erg Chebbi?
June, with 12.7 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Merzouga and Erg Chebbi?
The gap between day and night reaches 14 °C in January: 18 °C in the afternoon, 4 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When is the best time to hike in Merzouga and Erg Chebbi?
January, February, March, April, October, November, December: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Erg Chebbi dunes), the safest windows for walking.
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