Mauritania Weather
🇲🇷 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
January to May
Weather in Mauritania at a glance
Our Mauritania coverage centers on Nouakchott, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 97°F (36°C) in October and 84°F (29°C) in January, with about 9 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Nouakchott - annual average 79°
- Best time to visit: January to May
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Nouakchott averages 10.6 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 60 mm (2.4 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally January to May. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Nouakchott climate page.
Live weather across Mauritania today
Mauritania cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nouakchott | 79° | Oct · 97° | Jan · 62° | 9 | 10.6 | 0 |
Mauritania weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 62° | 0 | 9.6 h/day |
| February | 86° | 64° | 0 | 10.4 h/day |
| March | 89° | 65° | 0 | 11.1 h/day |
| April | 90° | 68° | 0 | 11.7 h/day |
| May | 90° | 70° | 0 | 11.7 h/day |
| June | 93° | 74° | 0 | 11.2 h/day |
| July | 86° | 75° | 2 | 10.8 h/day |
| August | 88° | 78° | 3 | 10.6 h/day |
| September | 93° | 79° | 2 | 10.6 h/day |
| October | 97° | 77° | 1 | 10.3 h/day |
| November | 92° | 69° | 0 | 9.8 h/day |
| December | 85° | 64° | 0 | 9.5 h/day |
Mauritania weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Mauritania?
Averaged across the covered cities, January to May offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Mauritania?
Snow is essentially absent in the Mauritania cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Mauritania like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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