Mauritania weather in May
Considering a trip to Mauritania this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Mauritania in May?
Mauritania offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and almost no precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Nouadhibou at 23°C to very warm in Boutilimit at 41°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Boutilimit and 18°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.
May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm in Nouakchott. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Nouakchott typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 285 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.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mauritania in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mauritania climate page.
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Average weather in Nouakchott
In May Nouakchott generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Nouadhibou
In May Nouadhibou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Chinguetti
In May Chinguetti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Atar
In May Atar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Banc d'Arguin National Park
In May Banc d'Arguin National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Mauritania?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Mauritania. Typically, the climate in Nouakchott is perfect.
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. The weather in September and October, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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