When to go · Smara
Smara, month by month
Good months for Smara: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Western Sahara: Mild and sunny; lighter wind for kiting.22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 0 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Western Sahara: Pleasant; Ramadan begins about 8 Feb in 2027 (check).24 °C (75 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 0 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Western Sahara: Wind picks up; good for learners.27 °C (81 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 0 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Western Sahara: Steady trade winds begin.30 °C (86 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Western Sahara: Strong, reliable wind.34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Western Sahara: Peak wind; European kiters arrive.38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 0 rain days100 °F (38 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Western Sahara: Windiest and busiest camps; still mild on the lagoon.41 °C (106 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 0 rain days106 °F (41 °C) / 81 °F (27 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Western Sahara: Strong wind continues; book camps early.41 °C (106 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 0 rain days106 °F (41 °C) / 81 °F (27 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Western Sahara: Wind easing; warm water.38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 0 rain days100 °F (38 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Western Sahara: Mild; mixed wind.33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Western Sahara: Lighter wind; quiet.27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 0 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Western Sahara: Mild winter sun; limited kite days.23 °C (73 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 0 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Smara, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Good
Mar: Good
Daytime high
Feb: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Mar: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Feb: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Mar: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 0
Mar: 0
Crowds
Feb: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Mar: 0
February: Outside the best window (check). Across Western Sahara: Pleasant; Ramadan begins about 8 Feb in 2027 (check).
March: Outside the best window (check). Across Western Sahara: Wind picks up; good for learners.
Smara: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.