Nouakchott weather in December (Mauritania)

How is December weather typically in Nouakchott? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Nouakchott is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 29°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 19°C.

Precipitation

Nouakchott in December usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.1 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 0 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 225 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, July, August, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nouakchott, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 4.1 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 36%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 225 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mauritania in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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