Current Weather and Forecast in Nouakchott, Mauritania
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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).