Mauritania

Mauritania Weather in March

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

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Nouakchott Nouadhibou Chinguetti Banc d'Arguin National Park

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

What to Expect in Mauritania in March

In March, Mauritania experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Nouadhibou at 23°C (73°F) to very hot in Boutilimit at 36°C (97°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Boutilimit and 18°C (64°F) in Nouadhibou. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

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

Precipitation

March is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.5 mm (0.02 in) in Nouakchott.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Nouakchott sees close to 258 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Mauritania in March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Mauritania?

Temperature range in Mauritania (March)

Precipitation variation in Mauritania (March)

Nouakchott

In March Nouakchott generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
258 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nouakchott →

Nouadhibou

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
284 hours
287 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nouadhibou →

Chinguetti

In March Chinguetti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
261 hours
316 hours
325 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Chinguetti →

Atar

In March Atar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
33°C (91°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
261 hours
316 hours
325 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Atar →

Banc d'Arguin National Park

In March Banc d'Arguin National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Banc d'Arguin National Park →

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In our records: Mauritania March extremes

Notable March 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 coldest March daytime high in Mauritania was 15°C (59°F) in Nouadhibou on March 19, 2003.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nouakchott 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Nouadhibou 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Chinguetti 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Banc d'Arguin National Park 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Akjoujt 35°C (95°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Boutilimit 36°C (97°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)

Mauritania weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mauritania in March?

Expect pleasant weather across Mauritania in March. The popular destination of Nouakchott averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Mauritania in March?

In Nouakchott, the average daytime high in March is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 19°C (66°F).

Does Mauritania get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Mauritania. Nouakchott averages only about 0.5 mm (0.02 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Mauritania?

In our opinion, March 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.

Interested in more climate information?

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