How hot is Dakhla in January?

In January Dakhla averages a daily high of 23.8 °C and a low of 13.8 °C, with a mean temperature of 18.2 °C. The city's temperature range across the whole year is only about 5 °C.

Does it rain in Dakhla in January?

Rainfall averages 0.9 mm in January, spread over roughly 0.3 days with more than 1 mm. Rain is not a realistic concern for trip planning; morning fog and low cloud are far more common than showers.

Is January good for kitesurfing in Dakhla?

Reliable wind. The average daily peak wind in January is 28 km/h (about 15 knots) with gusts averaging 43 km/h. The wind typically builds from late morning and peaks in the afternoon.

What wetsuit do I need in Dakhla in January?

The sea averages 18 °C in January. Cold — 4/3 mm wetsuit. The lagoon runs a couple of degrees warmer than the open ocean on sunny afternoons.

How strong is the sun in Dakhla in January?

January has about 10 hours of sunshine per day out of 10.9 hours of daylight. Even in the cooler months the UV index climbs quickly around midday, and the constant wind makes sunburn easy to miss.

Dakhla Weather in January – Temperature, Wind & Sea

Average highs of 23.8 °C and lows of 13.8 °C, 10 hours of sunshine a day and about 0.9 mm of rain across the whole month.

What January feels like in Dakhla

Dakhla in January is mild, with daytime temperatures around 23.8 °C and nights near 13.8 °C. Relative humidity averages 51%, and the wind blows across the peninsula for most of the daylight hours, which makes the air feel two to four degrees cooler than the thermometer suggests.

Expect roughly 10 hours of sunshine per day out of 10.9 hours of daylight. Cloud in Dakhla is usually low marine stratus in the early morning rather than the thick overcast you would associate with rain.

Wind and kitesurfing in January

Reliable wind. The average daily maximum wind speed in January is 28 km/h — about 15 knots — with gusts averaging 43 km/h. The north-east trade wind follows the same daily rhythm all year: light in the morning, building from late morning as the Sahara heats up, and peaking between the early and late afternoon.

For most riders this means a 10–12 m kite is the workhorse, with an 8 m for the windier afternoons.

Sea temperature and the water in January

The Atlantic off Dakhla averages 18 °C in January. Cold — 4/3 mm wetsuit. The cold Canary Current keeps the water well below what the latitude would suggest, while the shallow lagoon warms faster than the open ocean and can feel noticeably milder at low tide on a sunny afternoon.

Rain, fog and visibility

January records about 0.9 mm of rain across roughly 0.3 wet days. Rain gear is not something to plan around here. What does affect visibility is fog: warm air moving over cold water condenses, especially in the early morning, and usually clears between 10:00 and midday.

Crowds and prices in January

Quieter, best rates. Dakhla's high season follows the wind rather than the sun, so the busiest and most expensive months are the windiest ones, not the warmest.

What to pack for January

Wetsuit: Cold — 4/3 mm wetsuit.
Light long-sleeve layers — they block the sun and the wind at the same time.
A warm mid-layer for evenings: nights drop to around 13.8 °C and the breeze makes it feel cooler.
SPF 50 sunscreen, sunglasses and a buff for blowing sand.

Averages calculated from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2025 (sea temperature 2021–2025). For today's conditions see the live Dakhla forecast.

Dakhla weather in January