Weather & climate · Nouakchott

Best Time to Visit Mauritania

November to June

The best time to visit Mauritania is November to June, when daytime highs in Nouakchott are around 23–27°C. July is also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (30°C by day), January the coldest (17°C at night).

30°C

Warmest: September

17°C

Coldest nights: January

150 mm

Rain per year

46 mm

Wettest: September

Mauritania weather by month

Jan23°C17°C2 mm
Feb23°C17°C2 mm
Mar24°C18°C15 mm
Apr23°C18°C1 mm
May25°C19°C0 mm
Jun26°C22°C2 mm
Jul27°C25°C16 mm
Aug29°C26°C45 mm
Sep30°C27°C46 mm
Oct29°C25°C19 mm
Nov27°C22°C2 mm
Dec24°C19°C0 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	23°C	17°C	2 mm	55%	37%	Best time
February	23°C	17°C	2 mm	59%	33%	Best time
March	24°C	18°C	15 mm	63%	22%	Best time
April	23°C	18°C	1 mm	71%	22%	Best time
May	25°C	19°C	0 mm	72%	20%	Best time
June	26°C	22°C	2 mm	75%	24%	Best time
July	27°C	25°C	16 mm	81%	27%	Good
August	29°C	26°C	45 mm	80%	35%	Fair
September	30°C	27°C	46 mm	76%	36%	Fair
October	29°C	25°C	19 mm	69%	29%	Fair
November	27°C	22°C	2 mm	62%	37%	Best time
December	24°C	19°C	0 mm	57%	43%	Best time

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Nouakchott (18.07, -15.97). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Mauritania have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mauritania?

November to June. The best time to visit Mauritania is November to June, when daytime highs in Nouakchott are around 23–27°C. July is also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (30°C by day), January the coldest (17°C at night).

What is the hottest month in Mauritania?

September, with average highs of 30°C in Nouakchott.

What is the coldest month in Mauritania?

January, when nights drop to about 17°C and days reach 23°C.

What is the rainiest month in Mauritania?

September with about 46 mm; May is the driest (0 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Mauritania?

September is the least comfortable month on average: 30°C by day and 46 mm of rain.

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