Weather in February in Mauritania
Planning a journey to Mauritania this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Mauritania in February?
In February, Mauritania experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Nouadhibou at 22°C to very warm in Boutilimit at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Boutilimit and 17°C in Nouadhibou. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
February is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.3 mm in Nouakchott.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Nouakchott enjoys close to 218 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Mauritania for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Mauritania climate page.
Where to go in Mauritania in February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Mauritania?
Nouakchott
In February Nouakchott generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Nouadhibou
In February Nouadhibou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Chinguetti
In February Chinguetti generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Atar
In February Atar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Banc d'Arguin National Park
In February Banc d'Arguin National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°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 February the best time to visit Mauritania?
We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Mauritania. Typically, the climate in Nouakchott is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Mauritania is in January, February, March, April, May, July, August, November and December with generally perfect weather in Nouakchott. On the other hand, the weather in September and October tend to be tolerable.
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