Weather in January in Mauritania
Are you planning a trip a to Mauritania in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Mauritania in January?
January in Mauritania generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm, with almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Nouadhibou at 22°C and very warm in Boutilimit at 30°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Boutilimit and 16°C in Nouadhibou. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Nouakchott.For specific regional insights in Mauritania, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.3 mm in Nouakchott.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 231 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.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Mauritania?
Nouakchott
In January Nouakchott 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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Nouadhibou
In January Nouadhibou generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Chinguetti
In January Chinguetti generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Atar
In January Atar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Banc d'Arguin National Park
In January Banc d'Arguin National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°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 January the best time to visit Mauritania?
We believe that January 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 months of September and October tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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