Hot
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot.
October verdict
Nouakchott, Mauritania in October
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
37°C
Rain
8mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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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.
