Mauritania Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Mauritania over the year. What is the best time to visit Mauritania?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Mauritania over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Mauritania in January

In January the weather in Mauritania is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Nouadhibou with 22°C (72°F) to very high in Boutilimit with 30°C (86°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Mauritania.

Find more detailed climate information for Mauritania in January here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Mauritania in February

In February the weather in Mauritania is generally excellent. The temperatures range from high in Nouadhibou with 22°C (72°F) to very high in Boutilimit with 33°C (91°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Mauritania in February here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Mauritania in March

In March the weather in Mauritania ranges from mixed in Boutilimit to excellent in Nouakchott. The temperatures range from high in Nouadhibou with 23°C (73°F) to extremely high in Boutilimit with 36°C (97°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Mauritania in March here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Mauritania in April

In April the weather in Mauritania ranges from mixed in Atar to excellent in Nouakchott. The temperatures range from high in Nouadhibou with 23°C (73°F) to extremely high in Boutilimit with 38°C (100°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Mauritania in April here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Mauritania in May

In May the weather in Mauritania ranges from mixed in Chinguetti to excellent in Nouakchott. The temperatures range from high in Nouadhibou with 23°C (73°F) to extremely high in Boutilimit with 41°C (106°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Mauritania in May here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Mauritania in June

In June the weather in Mauritania ranges from mixed in Chinguetti to excellent in Nouadhibou. The temperatures range from high in Nouadhibou with 25°C (77°F) to extremely high in Akjoujt with 43°C (109°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Mauritania in June here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Mauritania in July

In July the weather in Mauritania ranges from mixed in Chinguetti to excellent in Nouakchott. The temperatures range from high in Nouadhibou with 25°C (77°F) to extremely high in Atar with 42°C (108°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Mauritania in July here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Mauritania in August

In August the weather in Mauritania ranges from less favorable in Boutilimit to excellent in Nouakchott. The temperatures range from high in Nouadhibou with 27°C (81°F) to extremely high in Akjoujt with 41°C (106°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Mauritania in August here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Mauritania in September

In September the weather in Mauritania ranges from less favorable in Boutilimit to excellent in Nouadhibou. The temperatures range from high in Nouadhibou with 28°C (82°F) to extremely high in Akjoujt with 41°C (106°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Mauritania in September here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Mauritania in October

In October the weather in Mauritania ranges from mixed in Chinguetti to excellent in Nouadhibou. The temperatures range from high in Nouadhibou with 26°C (79°F) to extremely high in Boutilimit with 39°C (102°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Mauritania. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

Find more detailed climate information for Mauritania in October here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Mauritania in November

In November the weather in Mauritania ranges from mixed in Boutilimit to excellent in Nouakchott. The temperatures range from high in Nouadhibou with 24°C (75°F) to extremely high in Boutilimit with 36°C (97°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Mauritania in November here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Mauritania in December

In December the weather in Mauritania is generally excellent. The temperatures range from high in Nouadhibou with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Boutilimit with 32°C (90°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Mauritania in December here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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