Hot
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Nouakchott, Mauritania in May
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
35°C
Rain
0mm
Sun
8.7h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
72
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the 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
May35°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to June and September to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May0mm average rain
May 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
May8.7 hours average sun
May is brighter than Nouakchott's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May19°C average sea
May 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
May72 weather score
May 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.
