Nouadhibou Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nouadhibou, Mauritania. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Nouadhibou changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3188 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 10.5 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 8.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Nouadhibou vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Nouadhibou enjoys an average of 3188 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Nouadhibou

October, Nouadhibou’s wettest month, receives 2.8 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Nouadhibou Precipitation page.