Hot
Average highs reach 33°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
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Nouakchott, Mauritania with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August33°C average high
August is close to Nouakchott's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to June and September to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August44mm average rain
August is one of Nouakchott's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
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
August8 hours average sun
August 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
August27°C average sea
August is one of Nouakchott's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August73 weather score
August 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.
