Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
Weather Guide
Mauritania Average Monthly Weather
Weather score77Very good annual avg
Best months: November, April, July
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 30°C, sunshine averages 7.7h per day, and rainfall totals about 56mm. Sea temperatures average 21°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
56mm
Annual total
Sun
7.7h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
77
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mauritania with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October33°C average high
October is one of Mauritania's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJune and September to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October5mm average rain
October is close to Mauritania's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
October7.9 hours average sun
October sits close to Mauritania's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMarch to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October24°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaAugust to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October77 weather score
October scores above Mauritania's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsFebruary to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
