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When is the best time to visit Nouakchott?
In general the best time to visit Nouakchott is probably March, April, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, September, October, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, September, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +35°C in October and it has 18 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Nouakchott in different months
This is the average weather in Nouakchott for each month based on historic data:
In March, April the weather is great. There are an average of 21 sunny days in March and the temperature ranges from +19°C to +31°C.
January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +35°C during June.
Climate in Nouakchott
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Nouakchott for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +35°C | +38°C | +41°C | +45°C | +45°C | +46°C | +45°C | +44°C | +44°C | +42°C | +39°C | +37°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +27°C | +29°C | +31°C | +32°C | +34°C | +35°C | +31°C | +32°C | +34°C | +35°C | +32°C | +28°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +10°C | +12°C | +13°C | +15°C | +16°C | +18°C | +20°C | +21°C | +21°C | +18°C | +14°C | +9°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 39 | 42 | 49 | 56 | 57 | 62 | 75 | 76 | 70 | 56 | 47 | 41 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 14 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 16 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Nouakchott during the whole year:
The hottest month in Nouakchott is October with average maximum temperature going up to +35°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +16°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Nouakchott looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Nouakchott is August with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 39%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Nouakchott during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 23 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 4 rainy days and 15 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nouakchott:
What is the hottest month in Nouakchott?
The hottest month in Nouakchott is October with average maximum temperature of +35°C.
What is the coldest month in Nouakchott?
The coldest month in Nouakchott is January with minimum temperatures of +16°C.
Is Nouakchott worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Nouakchott in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is October with +35°C and 18 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Nouakchott?
if you're looking to visit Nouakchott when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, August, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 0 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Nouakchott
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nouakchott, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
