Weather in December in Mauritania
Planning a trip to Mauritania this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.To explore the conditions in Mauritania in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 4.1 mm in Nouakchott.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 225 hours of sunshine in Nouakchott. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Mauritania climate page.
Where to go in Mauritania in December
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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 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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