Merzouga · SummerMonth summary
Merzouga weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
81°F – 106°F
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Merzouga in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: August is an average time for Merzouga. April (9.2/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Merzouga in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Merzouga sees high temperatures (41°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 39°F | 64°F | 4% | 0.0in | 9.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 45°F | 68°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 52°F | 75°F | 5% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ April | 59°F | 84°F | 3% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ May | 68°F | 93°F | 2% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 June | 75°F | 100°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 82°F | 108°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 81°F | 106°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 72°F | 97°F | 5% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 63°F | 86°F | 4% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 50°F | 73°F | 4% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 41°F | 64°F | 3% | 0.0in | 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 August, Merzouga averages 106°F, 0% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
August vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -12°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Merzouga in August
Is August a good time to visit Merzouga?
August is an acceptable time for Merzouga (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (9.2/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Merzouga in August?
Temperatures reach 106°F. The heat is extreme — limit activities to cooler hours. Sunshine: 11.9h/day.
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