Mauritania

Mauritania Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mauritania in April.

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Nouakchott Nouadhibou Chinguetti Banc d'Arguin National Park

Planning a trip to Mauritania this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Mauritania in April

In April, Mauritania experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Nouadhibou at 23°C (73°F) to very hot in Boutilimit at 38°C (100°F). At night it cools down to 23°C (73°F) in Boutilimit and 18°C (64°F) in Nouadhibou. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For specific regional insights in Mauritania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

April is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm (0.01 in) in Nouakchott. Going by our weather data, this month in Nouakchott usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Nouakchott enjoys approximately 272 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Mauritania in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mauritania.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mauritania

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Mauritania?

Temperature range in Mauritania (April)

Precipitation variation in Mauritania (April)

Nouakchott

In April Nouakchott generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
272 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nouakchott →

Nouadhibou

In April Nouadhibou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
284 hours
287 hours
315 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nouadhibou →

Chinguetti

In April Chinguetti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
35°C (95°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
316 hours
325 hours
332 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Chinguetti →

Atar

In April Atar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
36°C (97°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
316 hours
325 hours
332 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Atar →

Banc d'Arguin National Park

In April Banc d'Arguin National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Banc d'Arguin National Park →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mauritania in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nouakchott 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Nouadhibou 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Chinguetti 35°C (95°F) 20°C (68°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Banc d'Arguin National Park 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Akjoujt 37°C (99°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Boutilimit 38°C (100°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)

Mauritania weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mauritania in April?

Expect pleasant weather across Mauritania in April. The popular destination of Nouakchott averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Mauritania in April?

In Nouakchott, the average daytime high in April is 32°C (90°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

Does Mauritania get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Mauritania during April, with Nouakchott averaging close to 0.2 mm (0.01 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Mauritania?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Mauritania with overall perfect weather in Nouakchott.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and December offering mostly perfect weather in Nouakchott. On the other hand, the months of June, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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