Merzouga · SpringMonth summary
Merzouga weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 34°C
🌧 Rainy days
2% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Merzouga in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 34°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.7/10). April scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Merzouga in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Good period — 33°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds Spring marks the start of the good season in Merzouga. Temperatures rise (34°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 4°C | 18°C | 4% | 0.2 | 9.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 7°C | 20°C | 5% | 0.2 | 10.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 11°C | 24°C | 5% | 0.3 | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ April | 15°C | 29°C | 3% | 0.2 | 12.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ May | 20°C | 34°C | 2% | 0.1 | 12.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 June | 24°C | 38°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 28°C | 42°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.4h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 27°C | 41°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 22°C | 36°C | 5% | 0.5 | 11.5h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 17°C | 30°C | 4% | 0.2 | 10.2h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 10°C | 23°C | 4% | 0.2 | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 5°C | 18°C | 3% | 0.3 | 9.8h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Merzouga averages 34°C, 2% rainy days and 12.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Merzouga in May
Is May a good time to visit Merzouga?
May is an excellent time to visit Merzouga (score 7.7/10). With 34°C, 12.4h of sunshine and 2% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Merzouga in May?
Temperatures reach 34°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.4h/day.
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