Mauritania

Mauritania Weather in December

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

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Nouakchott Nouadhibou Chinguetti Banc d'Arguin National Park

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

What to Expect in Mauritania in December

The weather in Mauritania in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Nouadhibou at 23°C (73°F) to very warm in Boutilimit at 32°C (90°F). At night it cools down to 19°C (66°F) in Boutilimit and 18°C (64°F) in Nouadhibou.

To explore the conditions in Mauritania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Terjit with an average of 1 mm (0.04 in) to low rainfall in Chinguetti with 5.3 mm (0.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Nouakchott enjoys about 225 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Mauritania in December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Mauritania?

Temperature range in Mauritania (December)

Precipitation variation in Mauritania (December)

Nouakchott

In December Nouakchott generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
225 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nouakchott →

Nouadhibou

In December 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
246 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nouadhibou →

Chinguetti

In December Chinguetti generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
253 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
5.3 mm (0.2 in)
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chinguetti →

Atar

In December Atar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
253 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Atar →

Banc d'Arguin National Park

In December Banc d'Arguin National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Banc d'Arguin National Park →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nouakchott 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Nouadhibou 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Chinguetti 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 5.3 mm (0.2 in)
Banc d'Arguin National Park 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Akjoujt 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Boutilimit 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 2.9 mm (0.1 in)

Mauritania weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mauritania in December?

Expect perfect weather across Mauritania in December. The popular destination of Nouakchott averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Mauritania in December?

Nouakchott averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does Mauritania get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Nouakchott averages just 4.1 mm (0.2 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Mauritania.

Is December a Good 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 and December provide perfect weather in Nouakchott. The weather in June, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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