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Nouakchott weather in May (Mauritania)

What's the typical weather in Nouakchott for May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Nouakchott during May, featuring very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 33°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 22°C. These are average temperatures, but there can be hotter days. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Nouakchott in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.2 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Past climate data indicates that roughly 0 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 285 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 0%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.2 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 53%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 285 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mauritania in May

Find out more about the weather in Mauritania and which places have the best travel 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 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 20°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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