Temperature in the Sahara Desert

Extreme Daily Range

Sahara temperatures vary dramatically by time of day and location.

• Daytime highs: Up to 58°C (136°F) in some areas.
• Nighttime lows: Can drop to freezing.
• Average daily range: 30°C (86°F) to 40°C (104°F).

Record High

57.8°C (136°F) recorded at Azizia, Libya, on September 13, 1922 (formerly considered the world's highest, though later disputed).