Cape Chaunar

Cape Atlantic headland marking Morocco's southern coastal approach

An Atlantic headland in Guelmim‑Oued Noun where coastal currents meet rocky shores. Visitors interested in shore fishing, seabird watching and rugged coastal walks stop at nearby fishing settlements.

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A Humvee assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit leaves a camp on the beach at Cap Draa, Morocco, April 12, 2012, during African Lion 2012 120412-N-QM601-202 (cropped).jpg
A Humvee assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit leaves a camp on the beach at Cap Draa, Morocco, April 12, 2012, during African Lion 2012 120412-N-QM601-202.jpg
A U.S. Marine provides security while a landing craft, air cushion drops Marines on a beach in Cap Draa, Morocco, for a quick strike, indirect fire mission on a simulated enemy fuel convoy April 9, 2012, during 120409-M-IX060-022.jpg
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Cape Chaunar
Cape Chaunar (Ras Chaunar), Guelmim-Oued Noun region, Morocco
29.2605, -10.2946

How to Get to Cape Chaunar #

Access is by road from the regional centres of Guelmim and Sidi Ifni; distances here are long and services sparse, so plan logistics and fuel carefully.

Tips for Visiting Cape Chaunar #

  • If travelling overland from the north, plan for long desert drives and limited services; fuel up carefully.
  • Bring layered clothing: coastal nights can be cool while daytime desert heat is intense.
  • Respect local coastal communities and avoid driving too close to sensitive dune areas.

Best Time to Visit Cape Chaunar #

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit the southern Moroccan Atlantic coast.

Spring-autumn
March-June, September-November · 18-28°C
Mild temperatures on the Atlantic coast with good visibility.
Summer
July-August · 25-35°C
Hot and dry inland; coastal breezes offer some relief.

Weather & Climate near Cape Chaunar #

Climate

Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in September) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 11°C to 27°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 24°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 26°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 27°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 27°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 26°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

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