Temperature in Mauritania in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Mauritania this May.

Mauritania, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 23°C (73°F) in Nouadhibou to 41°C (106°F) in Boutilimit. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Boutilimit and 18°C (64°F) in Nouadhibou.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Mauritania in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Mauritania on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Mauritania in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Mauritania temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Mauritania in May?

Daytime temperatures in Nouakchott typically peak at 33°C (91°F) in May, putting it in the very high range.

How cold does it get at night in Mauritania in May?

Average overnight lows in Mauritania during May sit near 22°C (72°F) in Nouakchott.

What is the warmest city in May in Mauritania?

Boutilimit tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C (106°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 26°C (79°F).

What is the coldest city in May in Mauritania?

When looking through our records, we find that Nouadhibou stands out as the coolest city in Mauritania for the month of May. Daytime highs average 23°C (73°F) and it cools down to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

How much sun does Mauritania get in May?

Nouakchott enjoys approximately 285 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

What is the water temperature in May?

The water temperature averages approximately 20°C (68°F) in Nouakchott this month, good for swimming and cooling off.

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