Nouakchott, Mauritania Weather
Nouakchott hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 83°F (28°C) is about 5°F (3°C) below the typical August high of 88°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Nouakchott weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Nouakchott looks sunny, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 78°. There is a 59% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 17 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Nouakchott 14-day forecast
About the weather in Nouakchott
Nouakchott has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 84°F (29°C) in January to around 97°F (36°C) in October, and the city records roughly 9 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Nouakchott weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: October - highs near 97°F (36°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Record high: 116°F (47°C) · Record low: 52°F (11°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (3 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on October. Highs average 97°F (36°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 84°F (29°C) and lows around 62°F (17°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 116°F (47°C) and dropped as low as 52°F (11°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 0.8 inches (21 mm) of rain over 3 days, while January is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Nouakchott brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); precipitation is infrequent.
June through August
June through August in Nouakchott is hot, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (32°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); precipitation is infrequent.
September through November
September through November in Nouakchott is intensely hot, with daytime highs averaging 94°F (34°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); precipitation is infrequent.
December through February
December through February in Nouakchott is hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Nouakchott by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 62° | 0 | 0.0 in | 9.6 h/day | 23% |
| February | 86° | 64° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.4 h/day | 29% |
| March | 89° | 65° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.1 h/day | 38% |
| April | 90° | 68° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 48% |
| May | 90° | 70° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 52% |
| June | 93° | 74° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.2 h/day | 53% |
| July | 86° | 75° | 2 | 0.4 in | 10.8 h/day | 73% |
| August | 88° | 78° | 3 | 0.8 in | 10.6 h/day | 74% |
| September | 93° | 79° | 2 | 0.8 in | 10.6 h/day | 66% |
| October | 97° | 77° | 1 | 0.1 in | 10.3 h/day | 47% |
| November | 92° | 69° | 0 | 0.0 in | 9.8 h/day | 33% |
| December | 85° | 64° | 0 | 0.0 in | 9.5 h/day | 28% |