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.

Best time to visit Nouakchott

Q: When is the best time to visit Nouakchott?

The best time to visit Nouakchott, Mauritania is in January Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C.

The best time to visit Nouakchott, Mauritania is in January based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

Nouakchott by month

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When is the best time to visit Nouakchott?

The best time to visit Nouakchott, Mauritania is in January based on the following average weather conditions.

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Jan
2.5
Feb
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Mar
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Apr
0
May
0
Jun
2
Jul
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Aug
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Sep
0
Oct
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Nov
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Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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Jan
88
Feb
91
Mar
93
Apr
95
May
95
Jun
90
Jul
91
Aug
95
Sep
99
Oct
93
Nov
86
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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