Best Time to Visit Nouadhibou, Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania
Nouadhibou is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Nouadhibou for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–July and October–December; the wetter half falls in August–September and January–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 18.3°C / 64.9°F in January to 23.8°C / 74.8°F in September, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 7 mm / 0.3 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nouadhibou, Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Nouadhibou's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.3°C64.9°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.1°C66.4°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.2°C66.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 19.5°C67.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19.9°C67.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.6°C70.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 22°C71.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 23°C73.4°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 23.8°C74.8°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 22.9°C73.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 21°C69.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 19.2°C66.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nouadhibou?
The best time to visit Nouadhibou for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is September averaging 23.8°C / 74.8°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nouadhibou's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Nouadhibou?
The rainy season at Nouadhibou, Dakhlet Nouadhibou runs through August–September and January–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 2 mm / 0.1 in. The wettest single month is August (7 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the driest month in Nouadhibou?
The driest month in Nouadhibou is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 21.6°C / 70.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Nouadhibou?
The least comfortable months for travel to Nouadhibou — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 7 mm / 0.3 in in August, and the coldest month averages 18.3°C / 64.9°F.
Is Nouadhibou climate different from Mauritania overall?
Yes, usually. Our Nouadhibou figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Mauritania figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Nouadhibou specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.