Best Time to Visit Nouakchott, Nouakchott, Mauritania
Nouakchott is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Nouakchott 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 November–June; the wetter half falls in July–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 21.4°C / 70.5°F in January to 29.1°C / 84.4°F in September, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (May) to 31 mm / 1.2 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nouakchott, Nouakchott, Mauritania's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Nouakchott's climate is broadly hot arid. 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 | 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
When is the best time to visit Nouakchott?
The best time to visit Nouakchott 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 29.1°C / 84.4°F, and the driest is May with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nouakchott's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Nouakchott?
The rainy season at Nouakchott, Nouakchott runs through July–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 2 mm / 0.1 in. The wettest single month is August (31 mm / 1.2 in).
What is the driest month in Nouakchott?
The driest month in Nouakchott is May, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.1°C / 77.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Nouakchott?
The least comfortable months for travel to Nouakchott — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 31 mm / 1.2 in in August, and the coldest month averages 21.4°C / 70.5°F.
Is Nouakchott climate different from Mauritania overall?
Yes, usually. Our Nouakchott 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 Nouakchott specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.