Mauritania

Mauritania Weather in October

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

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Nouakchott Nouadhibou Chinguetti Banc d'Arguin National Park

Considering a trip to Mauritania this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Mauritania in October

In October, 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

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Nouadhibou at 26°C (79°F) to very hot in Boutilimit at 39°C (102°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Boutilimit and 21°C (70°F) in Nouadhibou. On average, October is the warmest month of the year in Mauritania. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Nouadhibou with an average of 4.6 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Boutilimit with 9.2 mm (0.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this October. For example, Nouakchott gets approximately 262 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Mauritania in October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Mauritania?

Temperature range in Mauritania (October)

Precipitation variation in Mauritania (October)

Nouakchott

In October Nouakchott generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
262 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Nouakchott →

Nouadhibou

In October Nouadhibou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
257 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nouadhibou →

Chinguetti

In October Chinguetti generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
36°C (97°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
264 hours
268 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
5.3 mm (0.2 in)
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Chinguetti →

Atar

In October Atar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
40°C (104°F)
38°C (100°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
264 hours
268 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Atar →

Banc d'Arguin National Park

In October Banc d'Arguin National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
35°C (95°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
6.4 mm (0.3 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Banc d'Arguin National Park →

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In our records: Mauritania October extremes

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

  • From our sources, the wettest October day in Mauritania brought 41 mm (1.6 in) in Akjoujt on October 5, 2020.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nouakchott 35°C (95°F) 25°C (77°F) 6.8 mm (0.3 in)
Nouadhibou 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Chinguetti 36°C (97°F) 23°C (73°F) 5.3 mm (0.2 in)
Banc d'Arguin National Park 35°C (95°F) 24°C (75°F) 6.4 mm (0.3 in)
Akjoujt 39°C (102°F) 26°C (79°F) 7.9 mm (0.3 in)
Boutilimit 39°C (102°F) 26°C (79°F) 9.2 mm (0.4 in)

Mauritania weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mauritania in October?

In October, Mauritania generally has poor weather conditions. Nouakchott sees daytime temperatures near 35°C (95°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Mauritania in October?

In Nouakchott, the average daytime high in October is 35°C (95°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does Mauritania get a lot of rain in October?

October is on the drier side in Mauritania. Nouakchott averages only about 6.8 mm (0.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Mauritania?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Mauritania with often tolerable weather in Nouakchott.

Generally speaking, January, February and December provide perfect weather in Nouakchott. On the other hand, the weather in June, September and October tend to be poor.

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