Mauritania

Mauritania Weather in January

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

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Nouakchott Nouadhibou Chinguetti Banc d'Arguin National Park

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 to Expect 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 (72°F) and very warm in Boutilimit at 30°C (86°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Boutilimit and 16°C (61°F) 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 (0.1 in) in Nouakchott.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Nouakchott enjoys approximately 231 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Mauritania in January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Mauritania?

Temperature range in Mauritania (January)

Precipitation variation in Mauritania (January)

Nouakchott

In January Nouakchott generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
231 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nouakchott →

Nouadhibou

In January Nouadhibou generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
252 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nouadhibou →

Chinguetti

In January Chinguetti generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
253 hours
267 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.3 mm (0.2 in)
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chinguetti →

Atar

In January Atar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
253 hours
267 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Atar →

Banc d'Arguin National Park

In January Banc d'Arguin National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Banc d'Arguin National Park →

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In our records: Mauritania January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Mauritania in our climate database (1991 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Mauritania dropped to 5°C (41°F) in Chinguetti on January 15, 2017.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nouakchott 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Nouadhibou 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Chinguetti 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 2.8 mm (0.1 in)
Banc d'Arguin National Park 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Akjoujt 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Boutilimit 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 2.9 mm (0.1 in)

Mauritania weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mauritania in January?

Expect perfect weather across Mauritania in January. The popular destination of Nouakchott averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Mauritania in January?

Daytime temperatures in Nouakchott peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in January, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does Mauritania get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Mauritania during January, with Nouakchott averaging close to 2.3 mm (0.1 in).

Is January a Good 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 and December offering mostly perfect weather in Nouakchott. On the other hand, the months of June, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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