Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Nouadhibou, Mauritania in January
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
2mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
64
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nouadhibou, Mauritania with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January24°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsSeptember to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January2mm average rain
January is close to Nouadhibou's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
January6.5 hours average sun
January is below Nouadhibou's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August and October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January18°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaAugust to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January64 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.