Mauritania

Mauritania Weather in November

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

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Nouakchott Nouadhibou Chinguetti Banc d'Arguin National Park

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

What to Expect in Mauritania in November

Mauritania has a wide variety of climate types. During November, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very hot and almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Nouadhibou at 24°C (75°F) to very hot in Boutilimit at 36°C (97°F). At night it cools down to 22°C (72°F) in Boutilimit and 20°C (68°F) in Nouadhibou. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To explore the conditions in Mauritania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

November is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.3 mm (0.1 in) in Nouakchott.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this November. For example, Nouakchott gets approximately 246 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Mauritania in November

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 November for some of the most popular destinations in Mauritania?

Temperature range in Mauritania (November)

Precipitation variation in Mauritania (November)

Nouakchott

In November Nouakchott generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
246 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nouakchott →

Nouadhibou

In November Nouadhibou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
245 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nouadhibou →

Chinguetti

In November Chinguetti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
268 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.3 mm (0.2 in)
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
5.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chinguetti →

Atar

In November Atar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
33°C (91°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
268 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Atar →

Banc d'Arguin National Park

In November Banc d'Arguin National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.4 mm (0.3 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Banc d'Arguin National Park →

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Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nouakchott 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Nouadhibou 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Chinguetti 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 2.7 mm (0.1 in)
Banc d'Arguin National Park 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Akjoujt 34°C (93°F) 21°C (70°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Boutilimit 36°C (97°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.8 mm (0.03 in)

Mauritania weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mauritania in November?

Mauritania typically experiences pleasant weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Nouakchott average around 32°C (90°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mauritania in November?

Daytime temperatures in Nouakchott peak at roughly 32°C (90°F) in November, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

Does Mauritania get a lot of rain in November?

November is on the drier side in Mauritania. Nouakchott averages only about 1.3 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Mauritania?

In our opinion, November 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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