Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Nouakchott, Mauritania in December
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 6mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
6mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
79
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 6mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nouakchott, Mauritania with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December30°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Nouakchott's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to June and September to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December6mm average rain
December 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
December6.6 hours average sun
December is one of Nouakchott's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December20°C average sea
December is below Nouakchott's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December79 weather score
December scores above Nouakchott's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April, July to August, and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
