August · Morocco
Best time to visit Merzouga in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Merzouga in August
Average temperature 35°C, 0 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 35°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 16%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Merzouga scores 6.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 35°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Merzouga gates the Sahara's Erg Chebbi dunes-camel treks, desert camps, and sunrise gold over Morocco's tallest sand sea. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
August in Merzouga — workable with trade-offs
August averages 35°C (94°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 6.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? March scores 3.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Merzouga in August?
- In August, Merzouga averages 35°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Merzouga?
- August earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Merzouga in August?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 16% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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