Bababé, Mauritania experiences average highs of 37°C (99°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 2 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Bababé, Mauritania Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Bababé, Mauritania. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Jun–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.4/10
Best: January, February, March, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 37°C / 24°C
Feels Like 36°C / 23°C
Rainy Days 2
Rainfall 13 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 30%
Wind Speed 23 km/h
Dew Point 9°C
Hottest Month
42°C
May
Avg Low27°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
19°C
January
Avg High33°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High33°C
Avg Low19°C
Windiest Month
25 km/h
June (Gusts 40)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding July, August, September due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:25
Daylight 13.1h
Sunset 19:30
Live conditions—
Bababé on the map · live conditions
Bababé, Mauritania
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Mauritania
- City
- Bababé
- Population
- 8.9K
- Coordinates
- 16.34°, -13.95°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 40°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 0 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 38°C
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 4 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 38°C
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 3 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 33°C / 19°C . Feb: 35°C / 21°C . Mar: 37°C / 23°C . Apr: 40°C / 25°C . May: 42°C / 27°C . Jun: 41°C / 27°C . Jul: 38°C / 26°C . Aug: 36°C / 26°C . Sep: 37°C / 26°C . Oct: 40°C / 27°C . Nov: 37°C / 24°C . Dec: 33°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 0 mm. Apr: 0 mm. May: 1 mm. Jun: 4 mm. Jul: 24 mm. Aug: 72 mm. Sep: 52 mm. Oct: 6 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 15%. Feb: 14%. Mar: 16%. Apr: 18%. May: 21%. Jun: 33%. Jul: 51%. Aug: 63%. Sep: 61%. Oct: 36%. Nov: 19%. Dec: 18%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 23 km/h . Feb: 24 km/h . Mar: 23 km/h . Apr: 24 km/h . May: 24 km/h . Jun: 25 km/h . Jul: 24 km/h . Aug: 22 km/h . Sep: 21 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 20 km/h . Dec: 22 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 12h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 6. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 6. Dec: UV 5.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | May 2025 · 42°C | May · 42°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 18°C | Jan · 19°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 126 mm | Aug · 72 mm |
| Windiest month | Apr 2025 · 26 km/h | Jun · 25 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Good May
Fair June
Fair July
Poor August
Poor September
Poor October
Fair November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 33°C / 19°C | 28°C / 14°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 9.7h Good | 15% Comfortable | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 35°C / 21°C | 30°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 14% Comfortable | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 37°C / 23°C | 34°C / 18°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 16% Comfortable | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 40°C / 25°C | 38°C / 22°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.7h Excellent | 18% Comfortable | 7.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May | 42°C / 27°C | 40°C / 25°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | 7.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 41°C / 27°C | 41°C / 26°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 33% Comfortable | 7.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 38°C / 26°C | 39°C / 28°C | 4days (24 mm) Good | 11.4h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 7.1 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 36°C / 26°C | 39°C / 29°C | 8days (72 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| September | 37°C / 26°C | 40°C / 30°C | 8days (52 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 7 High | Poor | View Details |
| October | 40°C / 27°C | 40°C / 27°C | 1days (6 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 6.8 High | Fair | View Details |
| November | 37°C / 24°C | 34°C / 21°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.2h Excellent | 19% Comfortable | 5.9 High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 33°C / 20°C | 29°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 9.7h Good | 18% Comfortable | 5.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Bababé are January, February, March, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Bababé, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Bababé is May, with average daytime highs of 42°C (108°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Bababé is January, with average overnight lows of 19°C (66°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Bababé is August, averaging 72mm of precipitation across 8 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Bababé receives approximately 130 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Bababé.
The least favorable months to visit Bababé are July, August, September, primarily due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Bababé is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Bababé is 30%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Bababé are 23 km/h (14 mph). The windiest month is June with peak winds reaching 25 km/h (16 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Bababé averages 10 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 40%. The clearest skies occur in March.
The annual average dew point in Bababé is 9°C (48°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Bababé has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Bababé ranges from 23°C (73°F) to 36°C (97°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Bababé, with a climate score of 5/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Bababé, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 41°C (106°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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