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Nouadhibou weather in January (Mauritania)

How is the weather in Nouadhibou in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Nouadhibou, January is characterized by pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Nouadhibou in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.4 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 1 day.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 252 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nouadhibou climate page with graphs.

 

Nouadhibou, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 3.4 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 62%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 252 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mauritania in January

Find out more about the weather in Mauritania in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in Nouadhibou in January?

For visitors traveling to Nouadhibou, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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