Sahāra Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Sahāra experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C (97°F) in April. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C (81°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 28°C (82°F) in April to 14°C (57°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sahāra has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1652 mm (65 in) of rainfall annually. Sahāra can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 351 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 11 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Sahāra Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sahāra can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of April under a blue sky, with approximately 8.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sahāra.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 83%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 51%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year