What’s the climate like in Nouakchott?
The current climate of Nouakchott features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 37°C during the day to lows of 29°C. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Nouakchott in recent years was 47°C in July 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in April 2022.
On average, Nouakchott receives 57 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Nouakchott?
The best time to visit Nouakchott for sunny weather is January through May, July and September through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Nouakchott. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Nouakchott
The climate table of Nouakchott shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0 | 0,6 | 0,7 | 0,5 | 0,9 | 4,7 | 11 | 21 | 13 | 2,1 | 1,1 | 0,5 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 37°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in January and December
- Precipitation: 57 mm per year
- Driest months: 0 mm in January, 0,5 mm in April and December
- Wettest months: 21 mm in August, 13 mm in September and 11 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Nouakchott
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nouakchott
This graph shows how much precipitation Nouakchott, Mauritania, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Nouakchott
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Nouakchott
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nouakchott
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Nouakchott, Mauritania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Nouakchott by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nouakchott. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
