Weather in December in Mauritania
Planning a getaway to Mauritania this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Mauritania in December?
The weather in Mauritania in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Nouadhibou at 23°C to very warm in Boutilimit at 32°C. At night it cools down to 19°C in Boutilimit and 18°C in Nouadhibou.
Precipitation
December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 4.1 mm in Nouakchott.Average sunshine
The city Nouakchott usually sees around 225 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at December's conditions in Mauritania, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Mauritania's yearly weather, check out our Mauritania climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Mauritania?
Nouakchott
In December Nouakchott generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Nouadhibou
In December Nouadhibou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Chinguetti
In December Chinguetti generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Atar
In December Atar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Banc d'Arguin National Park
In December Banc d'Arguin National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mauritania.
Is December the best time to visit Mauritania?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Mauritania with overall perfect weather in Nouakchott.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, July, August, November and December provide perfect weather in Nouakchott. The weather in September and October, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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