Climate of Nouakchott, Nouakchott, Mauritania
Point-value climate at Nouakchott (Nouakchott, Mauritania). Population approximately 742,144.
Located in Nouakchott, Mauritania, Nouakchott has a hot arid climate. Population approximately 742,144. Monthly average temperatures range from 21.4°C / 70.5°F in January to 29.1°C / 84.4°F in September, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (May) to 31 mm / 1.2 in (August) — about 79 mm / 3.1 in across the year. As the national capital of Mauritania, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nouakchott's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4°C70.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 22.8°C73°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 23.7°C74.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 24.3°C75.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 25.1°C77.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| June | 26.7°C80.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 26.7°C80.1°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 28.1°C82.6°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 29.1°C84.4°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 28.5°C83.3°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 25.4°C77.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 22.2°C72°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nouakchott?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Nouakchott's warmest month is September at an average of 29.1°C / 84.4°F, and its driest month is May with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Nouakchott?
Nouakchott, in Nouakchott, Mauritania, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.4°C / 70.5°F in January to 29.1°C / 84.4°F in September. Annual rainfall is approximately 79 mm / 3.1 in, with the wettest month being August (31 mm / 1.2 in) and the driest May (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Nouakchott in September?
The average temperature in Nouakchott in September is 29.1°C / 84.4°F, with rainfall of about 27 mm / 1.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Nouakchott?
The driest month in Nouakchott is May, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.1°C / 77.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Nouakchott?
The wettest month in Nouakchott is August, with approximately 31 mm / 1.2 in of average monthly rainfall.