Mauritania

Mauritania Weather in July

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

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Nouakchott Nouadhibou Chinguetti Banc d'Arguin National Park

Planning a getaway to Mauritania this July and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Mauritania in July

In July, Mauritania experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Nouadhibou at 25°C (77°F) and very hot in Atar at 42°C (108°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 28°C (82°F) in Atar and 21°C (70°F) 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.

For specific regional insights in Mauritania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Nouadhibou with an average of 0.2 mm (0.01 in) to low rainfall in Boutilimit with 5.1 mm (0.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Nouakchott sees close to 237 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Mauritania in July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Mauritania?

Temperature range in Mauritania (July)

Precipitation variation in Mauritania (July)

Nouakchott

In July Nouakchott generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
237 hours
256 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nouakchott →

Nouadhibou

In July Nouadhibou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
262 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nouadhibou →

Chinguetti

In July Chinguetti generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C (106°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
41°C (106°F)
41°C (106°F)
40°C (104°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly sun hours
315 hours
311 hours
302 hours
Monthly rainfall
1 mm (0.04 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Chinguetti →

Atar

In July Atar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C (108°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
42°C (108°F)
42°C (108°F)
41°C (106°F)
Min temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly sun hours
315 hours
311 hours
302 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Atar →

Banc d'Arguin National Park

In July Banc d'Arguin National Park generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Banc d'Arguin National Park →

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In our records: Mauritania July extremes

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

  • In our records, the warmest July day in Mauritania reached 48°C (118°F) in Atar on July 30, 2011.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nouakchott 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Nouadhibou 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Chinguetti 41°C (106°F) 28°C (82°F) 1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Banc d'Arguin National Park 35°C (95°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Akjoujt 42°C (108°F) 28°C (82°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Boutilimit 39°C (102°F) 26°C (79°F) 5.1 mm (0.2 in)

Mauritania weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mauritania in July?

Mauritania typically experiences pleasant weather in July, part of the season. Daytime highs in Nouakchott average around 32°C (90°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mauritania in July?

In Nouakchott, the average daytime high in July is 32°C (90°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does Mauritania get a lot of rain in July?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Mauritania during July, with Nouakchott averaging close to 1.6 mm (0.1 in).

Is July a Good Time to Visit Mauritania?

In our opinion, July is a good time to visit Mauritania with overall perfect weather in Nouakchott.

Generally speaking, January, February and December provide 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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