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Chinguetti Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Chinguetti experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very hot days to warm weather. The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Chinguetti is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 41°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 12°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Chinguetti is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 42 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Chinguetti enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In September, you can expect around 9.2 mm of precipitation, while in April, Chinguetti receives about 1 mm.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

Chinguetti experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 11.1 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 8.4 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Atar, Mauritania (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Atar, Mauritania (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Average humidity

The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Chinguetti.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 45%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 27%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Atar, Mauritania (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Forecast for Chinguetti

Wed   Jan 15
25°C | 9°C
E 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
21°C | 8°C
E 9 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
20°C | 5°C
E 8 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Chinguetti in Mauritania

During the months of January and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Chinguetti?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 41°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Chinguetti?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Chinguetti?
    September tops the wettest month list with 9 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Chinguetti?
    April is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Chinguetti?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 332 hours of sunshine.

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