Nouakchott Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nouakchott, Mauritania. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Nouakchott Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 285 hours of sunshine in May and 218 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2959 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (9.5 hours per day) and February (7.3 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Nouakchott enjoys an average of 2959 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

September, Nouakchott’s wettest month, receives 6.8 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 35°C (95°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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