Weather in August in Mauritania
Planning a trip to Mauritania this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Mauritania in August?
Mauritania has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Nouadhibou at 27°C and very hot in Akjoujt at 41°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Akjoujt and 22°C 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.To explore the conditions in Mauritania in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Nouadhibou with an average of 2.3 mm to moderate rainfall in Boutilimit with 31 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Nouakchott enjoys approximately 256 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at Mauritania's conditions throughout the year, check out our Mauritania climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Mauritania, check out our Mauritania's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Mauritania?
Nouakchott
In August Nouakchott generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Nouadhibou
In August Nouadhibou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Chinguetti
In August Chinguetti generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Atar
In August Atar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Banc d'Arguin National Park
In August Banc d'Arguin National Park generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mauritania.
Is August the best time to visit Mauritania?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Mauritania with overall perfect weather in Nouakchott.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, July, August, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Nouakchott. On the other hand, the weather in September and October tend to be tolerable.
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