Mauritania Weather & Climate 2026

BWh Hot Desert

Monthly climate averages for Nouakchott. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Climate Overview

Mauritania experiences average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 1 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.

Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: Jun–Oct

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

Jan 9.7/10 Feb 9.8/10 Mar 9.9/10 Apr 9.8/10 May 9.5/10 Jun 8.6/10 Jul 7.5/10 Aug 4.4/10 Sep 4.2/10 Oct 6.4/10 Nov 9.7/10 Dec 9.7/10

Key figures

Climate Score
8.3/10
Best: January, February, March, April, November
UV Index
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Low
Temperature 30°C / 22°C
Feels Like 31°C / 21°C
Rainy Days 1
Rainfall 3 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 56%
Wind Speed 26 km/h
Dew Point 16°C
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Hottest Month
34°C
October
Avg Low26°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
18°C
January
Avg High27°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High27°C
Avg Low18°C
Windiest Month
29 km/h
May (Gusts 41)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding August, September due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity.

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Sun Position
Sunrise 06:29
Daylight 13.2h
Sunset 19:42

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City forecasts

14-day forecasts for major cities in Mauritania

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Nouakchott

Population: 1.2M

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Nouadhibou

Population: 146K

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Kiffa

Population: 62.1K

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Dar Naim

Population: 61.1K

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Néma

Population: 60K

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Mbera

Population: 59K

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Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 0 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 2 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 1 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 0 days/mo
2/3 best months

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

48°C 42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 5 mm 10 mm 15 mm 20 mm 25 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Wind Speed

0 15 30 45 60 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Daylight Hours

15h 13h 11h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

32°C 28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 18°C
Feels Like
24°C / 13°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
35% Comfortable
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February best
Excellent
Temp
29°C / 19°C
Feels Like
26°C / 15°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
39% Comfortable
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March best
Excellent
Temp
29°C / 19°C
Feels Like
28°C / 16°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
51% Moderate
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April best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 21°C
Feels Like
30°C / 19°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.9h Excellent
Humidity
57% Moderate
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May
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 21°C
Feels Like
31°C / 20°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.9h Excellent
Humidity
58% Moderate
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June
Excellent
Temp
32°C / 24°C
Feels Like
33°C / 24°C
Rain
1days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
12h Excellent
Humidity
62% Muggy
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July
Good
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
32°C / 27°C
Rain
1days (3 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.9h Excellent
Humidity
77% Humid
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August
Poor
Temp
31°C / 27°C
Feels Like
35°C / 30°C
Rain
4days (19 mm) Good
Sun
11.6h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
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September
Poor
Temp
33°C / 27°C
Feels Like
37°C / 30°C
Rain
3days (7 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.5h Excellent
Humidity
70% Muggy
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October
Fair
Temp
34°C / 26°C
Feels Like
36°C / 27°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.3h Excellent
Humidity
55% Moderate
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November best
Excellent
Temp
32°C / 22°C
Feels Like
31°C / 20°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
44% Moderate
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December
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 19°C
Feels Like
25°C / 15°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
44% Moderate
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity Status
January best 27°C / 18°C 24°C / 13°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10h Excellent 35% Comfortable Excellent View Details
February best 29°C / 19°C 26°C / 15°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.8h Excellent 39% Comfortable Excellent View Details
March best 29°C / 19°C 28°C / 16°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 11.4h Excellent 51% Moderate Excellent View Details
April best 30°C / 21°C 30°C / 19°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 11.9h Excellent 57% Moderate Excellent View Details
May 31°C / 21°C 31°C / 20°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 11.9h Excellent 58% Moderate Excellent View Details
June 32°C / 24°C 33°C / 24°C 1days (1 mm) Excellent 12h Excellent 62% Muggy Excellent View Details
July 29°C / 25°C 32°C / 27°C 1days (3 mm) Excellent 11.9h Excellent 77% Humid Good View Details
August 31°C / 27°C 35°C / 30°C 4days (19 mm) Good 11.6h Excellent 76% Humid Poor View Details
September 33°C / 27°C 37°C / 30°C 3days (7 mm) Excellent 11.5h Excellent 70% Muggy Poor View Details
October 34°C / 26°C 36°C / 27°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 11.3h Excellent 55% Moderate Fair View Details
November best 32°C / 22°C 31°C / 20°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.3h Excellent 44% Moderate Excellent View Details
December 28°C / 19°C 25°C / 15°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 9.4h Good 44% Moderate Excellent View Details

Best Time to Visit Mauritania (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Mauritania are January, February, March, April, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Nouakchott, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Mauritania is October, with average daytime highs of 34°C (94°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Mauritania is January, with average overnight lows of 18°C (64°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Mauritania is August, averaging 19mm of precipitation across 4 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Mauritania receives approximately 134 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Nouakchott.
The least favorable months to visit Mauritania are August, September, primarily due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, April, November instead.
Average humidity in Mauritania is 56%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Mauritania are 26 km/h (16 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 29 km/h (18 mph) (gusts up to 41 km/h / 26 mph).
Mauritania averages 14 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 33%. The clearest skies occur in June.
The annual average dew point in Mauritania is 16°C (61°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Mauritania 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 Mauritania ranges from 21°C (70°F) to 31°C (88°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Mauritania. It earns a climate score of 8.6/10 with Excellent.
For June in Mauritania, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 32°C (89°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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