When to go to Mauritania?

Artouro's tips, local guide
Artouro's tips, local guide

The climate of Mauritania is hot and dry. The rain season is non-existent in this country. However, some rare rainfall can arise in certain areas. From June to August, the average temperature is 104°F. In Nouakchott, the period from December to March features a drop in temperature - 84°F during the day and 55°F during the night. As a general rule, the coasts experience a certain coolness in the temperatures because of the trade winds blowing across them. All year round, in several of Mauritania’s regions, the temperature falls below 32°F once night falls. Therefore, it is always recommended that you bring warm clothing in your luggage.

Below you will find all the climatic information to know when to go to Mauritania.


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Temperatures Nouakchott

Jan Feb March April May June Jul August Sept Oct nov. dec.
Min temperature59°62°64°66°68°71°75°77°78°75°68°60°
Max temperature84°87°91°93°93°93°89°91°95°96°93°86°
Sea temperature71°68°68°68°71°75°78°82°82°82°77°73°

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Rainfall Nouakchott


Weather Nouakchott

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The weather month by month in Mauritania

Weather Nouakchott in January

59 to 84°
Sea: 71 °

24 d/month
5 d/month
1 day
1 day

In January, in Nouakchott, Minimum temperatures vary between 15 in the morning and 29 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 13 inches, for 31 days without rain.

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Weather Nouakchott in February

62 to 87°
Sea: 68 °

24 d/month
3 d/month
1 day

In February, in Nouakchott, Minimum temperatures vary between 17 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 12 inches, for 31 days without rain.

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Weather Nouakchott in March

64 to 91°
Sea: 68 °

27 d/month
3 d/month
1 day

In March, in Nouakchott, Minimum temperatures vary between 18 in the morning and 33 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 0 inches, for 31 days without rain.

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Weather Nouakchott in April

66 to 93°
Sea: 68 °

27 d/month
2 d/month
1 day

In April, in Nouakchott, Minimum temperatures vary between 19 in the morning and 34 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 0 inches, for 31 days without rain.

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Weather Nouakchott in May

68 to 93°
Sea: 71 °

29 d/month
1 day
1 day

In May, in Nouakchott, Minimum temperatures vary between 20 in the morning and 34 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 17 inches, for 30 days without rain.

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Weather Nouakchott in June

71 to 93°
Sea: 75 °

27 d/month
2 d/month
1 day

In June, in Nouakchott, Minimum temperatures vary between 22 in the morning and 34 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 8 inches, for 30 days without rain.

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Weather Nouakchott in July

75 to 89°
Sea: 78 °

26 d/month
3 d/month
1 day
1 day

In July, in Nouakchott, Minimum temperatures vary between 24 in the morning and 32 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 10 inches, for 29 days without rain.

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Weather Nouakchott in August

77 to 91°
Sea: 82 °

24 d/month
3 d/month
2 d/month
1 day
1 day

In August, in Nouakchott, Minimum temperatures vary between 25 in the morning and 33 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 64 inches, for 28 days without rain.

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Weather Nouakchott in September

78 to 95°
Sea: 82 °

24 d/month
3 d/month
2 d/month
1 day

In September, in Nouakchott, Minimum temperatures vary between 26 in the morning and 35 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 41 inches, for 28 days without rain.

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Weather Nouakchott in October

75 to 96°
Sea: 82 °

27 d/month
2 d/month
1 day
1 day

In October, in Nouakchott, Minimum temperatures vary between 24 in the morning and 36 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 4 inches, for 28 days without rain.

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Weather Nouakchott in November

68 to 93°
Sea: 77 °

23 d/month
5 d/month
2 d/month

In November, in Nouakchott, Minimum temperatures vary between 20 in the morning and 34 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 5 inches, for 31 days without rain.

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Weather Nouakchott in December

60 to 86°
Sea: 73 °

22 d/month
6 d/month
2 d/month
1 day

In December, in Nouakchott, Minimum temperatures vary between 16 in the morning and 30 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 9 inches, for 31 days without rain.

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