Current Weather and Forecast in Nouakchott, Mauritania

Mauritania 🇲🇷 · Local time 03:30
82°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 87° · High 85° / Low 81°
Wind
10 mph
Humidity
74%
0 Low
Updated 2 hours ago

Nouakchott hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 85°F (29°C) is about 12°F (7°C) below the typical October high of 97°F (36°C).

Now
25%
4 AM
30%
5 AM
21%
6 AM
21%
6:55 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
37%
8 AM
59%
9 AM
34%
10 AM
44%
11 AM
21%
12 PM
54%
1 PM
47%
2 PM
28%
3 PM
16%
4 PM
16%
5 PM
16%
6 PM
17%
6:48 PM
Sunset
7 PM
18%
8 PM
20%
9 PM
21%
10 PM
20%
11 PM
20%
12 AM
21%
1 AM
22%
2 AM
22%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
87°
Wind
10 mph
SE · gusts 15 mph
Humidity
74%
Pressure
29.88 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
75% chance today

Nouakchott weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Nouakchott looks overcast, with a high of 86° and an overnight low of 81°. There is a 73% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (high).

High / Low
86° / 81°
Precipitation
73%
Sunrise / sunset
06:55 AM / 06:47 PM

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Nouakchott 14-day forecast

Today
Overcast
High 85° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 75%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Overcast
High 86° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 73%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Haze
High 81° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 73%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Overcast
High 84° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 44%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 83° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 77%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Overcast
High 81° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 85%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Overcast
High 82° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 86%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Light rain
High 78° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 91%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Sunny
High 82° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 72%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Sunny
High 82° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 15%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Overcast
High 80° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 20%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 79° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 16%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 79° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 11%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Sunny
High 79° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 10%

About the weather in Nouakchott

Nouakchott has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. October is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 62°. August brings the most rain, on about 3 days, while April is the sunniest, with 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 9 days.

Nouakchott climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

Which month is warmest in Nouakchott?
October, averaging 97°F (36°C) by day and 77°F (25°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 116°F (47°C).
Which month is coolest in Nouakchott?
January, with highs of 84°F (29°C) and lows near 62°F (17°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 52°F (11°C).
How many hot months does Nouakchott have?
Average highs hold at 30°C or above for 9 months of the year. Outside that, January pulls back to 84°F (29°C).
What is the best time to visit Nouakchott?
The best time to visit Nouakchott is generally January to May and July, when temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 88°F (31°C), with rain on about 0 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
How cold does Nouakchott get in winter?
January nights average 62°F (17°C). Cold never really arrives.
Is there snow in Nouakchott?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Nouakchott shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When does it rain most in Nouakchott?
August, at 21 mm (0.8 in) over about 3 days. January is the driest month, at less than 1 mm.
Is Nouakchott hot in summer?
October averages 97°F (36°C). That is serious heat, and the decade record for this location is 116°F (47°C).