Best time to visit Nouakchott

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When is the best time to visit Nouakchott?

The best time to visit Nouakchott is April and May based on the following average weather conditions.

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4.5
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Jun
4
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4
Aug
4
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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8
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9
Mar
9
Apr
9
May
8
Jun
8
Jul
8
Aug
8
Sep
8
Oct
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Dec

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The weather guide for Mauritania (Nouakchott) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Nouakchott?

The hottest time of year in Nouakchott is normally September. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 35°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Nouakchott?

It never rains much in Nouakchott but August usually has the most rain with an average of 44mm. There are normally 2 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Nouakchott?

The sunniest time of year in Nouakchott is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Nouakchott?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Nouakchott in September when the water temperature reaches 27°C.

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