Climate of Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania
Area-weighted average across Hodh El Gharbi. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Hodh El Gharbi, a subdivision of Mauritania, has a hot arid climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.3°C / 72.1°F in January to 35°C / 95°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 80 mm / 3.1 in depending on the season (217 mm / 8.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3°C72.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.4°C77.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 28.6°C83.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 32.4°C90.3°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 35°C95°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 34.8°C94.6°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 32.2°C90°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| August | 30.5°C86.9°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 30.9°C87.6°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| October | 31.4°C88.5°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27.3°C81.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 23.3°C73.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Hodh El Gharbi?
The best months to visit Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 35°C / 95°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Hodh El Gharbi?
Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.3°C / 72.1°F in January to 35°C / 95°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 217 mm / 8.5 in, with the wettest month being August (80 mm / 3.1 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Hodh El Gharbi?
The hottest month in Hodh El Gharbi is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 35°C / 95°F.
What is the coldest month in Hodh El Gharbi?
The coldest month in Hodh El Gharbi is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.3°C / 72.1°F.
When does it rain most in Hodh El Gharbi?
The wettest month in Hodh El Gharbi is August, averaging about 80 mm / 3.1 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.