Hot
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot.
Weather Guide
Nouakchott, Mauritania Average Monthly Weather
Weather score75Very good annual avg
Best months: February, December, November
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 33°C, sunshine averages 8h per day, and rainfall totals about 113mm. Sea temperatures average 22°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
113mm
Annual total
Sun
8h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
75
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nouakchott, Mauritania with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October37°C average high
October is one of Nouakchott's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMay to June and September to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October8mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Nouakchott's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to July and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October8.2 hours average sun
October sits close to Nouakchott's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October25°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October72 weather score
October scores below Nouakchott's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April, July to August, and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
