Our verdict
The best time to visit Nouakchott is September-October
In summer, the temperature in Nouakchott can rise as high as 39℃ (102℉). The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Nouakchott is around 16℃ (60℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Nouakchott, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around May. September sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in December instead.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Nouakchott, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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Nouakchott seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Nouakchott as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Nouakchott is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Nouakchott
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Nouakchott for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Nouakchott climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Nouakchott for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Nouakchott in January
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 30%
- Average sunny days: 31 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nouakchott in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nouakchott in February
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 35%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nouakchott in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nouakchott in March
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 41%
- Average sunny days: 31 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nouakchott in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nouakchott in April
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 47%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nouakchott in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Nouakchott in May
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 48%
- Average sunny days: 30 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nouakchott in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Nouakchott in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 50%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nouakchott in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Nouakchott in July
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nouakchott in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Nouakchott in August
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nouakchott in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Nouakchott in September
- Average temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nouakchott in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
Nouakchott in October
- Average temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average humidity: 47%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nouakchott in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Nouakchott in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 39%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nouakchott in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Nouakchott in December
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 33%
- Average sunny days: 31 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nouakchott in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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