Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Nouakchott, Mauritania in January
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°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
January28°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to June and September to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January1mm average rain
January is one of Nouakchott's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
January7.4 hours average sun
January is below Nouakchott's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January19°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January75 weather score
January sits close to Nouakchott's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April, July to August, and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
