Weather by month for central Mauritania, the best months to go and how Mauritania's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 25°C to 30°C · 0 rain days
Mar
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 30°C · 0 rain days
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 36°C to 40°C · 0–1 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 25°C / 12°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 10.0/10 |
| Best month: February | 27°C / 14°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 9.2/10 |
| March | 30°C / 16°C | 0 days (2 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 7.7/10 |
| April | 35°C / 20°C | 1 day (4 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 4.1/10 |
| May | 38°C / 24°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 3.4/10 |
| June | 40°C / 27°C | 0 days (5 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 3.4/10 |
| July | 40°C / 28°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| August | 39°C / 28°C | 1 day (8 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 3.2/10 |
| September | 38°C / 27°C | 1 day (4 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 3.3/10 |
| October | 36°C / 23°C | 1 day (2 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| Best month: November | 30°C / 17°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| Best month: December | 26°C / 13°C | 0 days (3 mm) | 9.7 h/day | 9.9/10 |
Figures for central Mauritania; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
25°C / 12°C · 0 rain days · 9.5 h sun
January is one of the best months to visit Mauritania. Days reach 25°C and nights cool to 12°C, with almost no rain (0.1 days) and 9.5 hours of sun daily. New Year's Day falls on 1 January. Comfortable temperatures make this a top month for travel here.
27°C / 14°C · 0 rain days · 10.0 h sun
February keeps the good conditions going, with highs of 27°C, lows near 14°C, and barely any rain (0.3 days). Sun hours rise to 10 a day. This is still rated one of the best months to visit.
30°C / 16°C · 0 rain days · 11.2 h sun
March warms up further, with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Rain stays minimal at 0.4 days and 2mm. It's still rated a good month, though the heat is starting to build toward the harsher months ahead.
35°C / 20°C · 1 rain days · 11.6 h sun
April brings a real jump in heat, with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. Rain remains rare (0.8 days, 4mm). This month is rated only ok, as the daytime heat becomes more demanding for outdoor activity.
38°C / 24°C · 0 rain days · 11.6 h sun
May is tough: highs hit 38°C and lows stay near 24°C, so nights bring little relief. Rain is minimal, but the heat alone drags this month's rating down. Labour Day (1 May) and Africa Day (25 May) fall in this period.
40°C / 27°C · 0 rain days · 11.5 h sun
June is one of the hottest months, with highs near 40°C and lows of 27°C. There's almost no rain, but the intense daytime and overnight heat make conditions hard for travel, and the month scores poorly as a result.
40°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 10.8 h sun
July is the hottest month on record here, with highs of 40°C and lows of 28°C. Rain stays very low at 0.2 days. The extreme heat, day and night, keeps this month rated low for comfort.
39°C / 28°C · 1 rain days · 10.7 h sun
August stays brutally hot, with highs of 39°C and lows of 28°C. It also brings the most rain of the year, 1.3 days and 8mm, pointing to the start of the green season. The combination of heat and humidity keeps the score low.
38°C / 27°C · 1 rain days · 10.5 h sun
September highs sit at 38°C with lows of 27°C, so the heat is still intense. Rain is light at 0.8 days. Conditions remain tough, and the month scores low for comfortable travel.
36°C / 23°C · 1 rain days · 10.4 h sun
October brings slightly lower highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C, but it's still hot. Rain is light, 0.5 days and 2mm. The heat keeps this month in the low-scoring range.
30°C / 17°C · 0 rain days · 10.1 h sun
November cools down significantly, with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Rain is minimal at 0.2 days. Independence Day falls on 28 November. This month returns to the best-rated group as temperatures ease.
26°C / 13°C · 0 rain days · 9.7 h sun
December is one of the best months to visit, with highs of 26°C and cool nights near 13°C. Rain stays low at 0.3 days and 3mm, with 9.7 hours of sun daily. Mild, dry conditions make it a strong choice for travel.
By trip type
City sightseeing
November to February suit city trips best. Daytime highs run from 25°C in January to 30°C in November, and it almost never rains. Avoid June to September, when highs reach 38–40°C and walking around at midday is hard.
Hiking & nature
January, February and December are the best months for hiking. Highs stay between 25°C and 27°C, nights drop to 12–14°C, and there are 0.3 rain days or fewer. Do not hike from May to October, when highs pass 35°C.
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FAQ
Yes. January is the best month to visit Mauritania and scores 10 out of 10. Average highs are about 25°C and nights drop to about 12°C, so days are warm but not hot. Rain is close to zero, with 0 mm on average, and you get about 9.5 hours of sun a day. December (9.9) and February (9.2) are almost as good.
No, July is a month to avoid. It is the hottest month, with average highs of about 40°C. Nights stay warm at about 28°C, so there is little relief after dark. July scores only 3.5 out of 10. The whole period from May to October is rated "avoid", with highs above 35°C every month.
No. August is the wettest month, but it still gets only about 8 mm of rain over 1.3 rainy days on average. The real problem is heat. Highs average about 39°C and lows about 28°C. August has the lowest score of the year at 3.2 out of 10, so it is a poor time to go.
Yes, both are good, though they are hotter than midwinter. November scores 7.9 and March scores 7.7, and both are rated "best". Highs are about 30°C in each month, with lows of about 17°C in November and 16°C in March. Rain is minimal in both. April is only "ok" (4.1), with highs near 35°C.
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