Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Mauritania in May
Weather score77Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
0mm
Sun
8.5h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
77
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the 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
May31°C average high
May is close to Mauritania's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune and September to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May0mm average rain
May 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
May8.5 hours average sun
May is one of Mauritania's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMarch to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May20°C average sea
May 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
May77 weather score
May 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.
