Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Mauritania in December
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 3mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
3mm
Sun
6.3h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 3mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mauritania with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December28°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Mauritania's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune and September to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December3mm average rain
December 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
December6.3 hours average sun
December is one of Mauritania's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMarch to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December20°C average sea
December is below Mauritania's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaAugust to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December74 weather score
December sits close to Mauritania's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsFebruary to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
