Warm
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Mauritania in August
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 19mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
19mm
Sun
8h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 19mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°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
August32°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune and September to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August19mm average rain
August 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
August8 hours average sun
August is brighter than Mauritania's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMarch to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August26°C average sea
August is one of Mauritania's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaAugust to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August78 weather score
August 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.
