Climate normals · 1970–2000
Nouakchott Climate
Nouakchott is a city in Mauritania with a population of about 1,184,530. Its average annual temperature is 25.3°C (78°F), with roughly 81 mm of rain per year.
25.3°C
Avg Temp
81
Precip (mm/yr)
Sep
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Nouakchott Climate
Nouakchott has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F) and receives about 81 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.3°C
Avg Temp
81
Precip (mm/yr)
Sep
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 70° | 1 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 1 mm |
| March | 24° / 74° | 2 mm |
| April | 24° / 76° | 1 mm |
| May | 25° / 77° | 0 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 1 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 9 mm |
| August | 28° / 83° | 32 mm |
| September | 29° / 85° | 27 mm |
| October | 29° / 83° | 3 mm |
| November | 25° / 78° | 1 mm |
| December | 22° / 72° | 3 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Nouakchott
The most comfortable months to visit Nouakchott are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is September (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near 14°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Nouakchott are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Nouakchott, Mauritania has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C and about 81 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is January.
In September, the hottest month, daily highs in Nouakchott average about 34°C (94°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.