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 a mild 24.8°C and nights cool to 11.6°C, with almost no rain (0.1 rain days) and 9.5 hours of sunshine. This is comfortable desert weather for exploring without the heat that builds later in the year. New Year's Day falls on 1 January.
27°C / 14°C · 0 rain days · 10.0 h sun
February keeps the good conditions going, with a high of 27.4°C and lows of 13.7°C. Rain is still rare, just 0.3 days with 1mm total, and sunshine rises to 10 hours a day. It scores among the top months for a visit, offering warm but not scorching days.
30°C / 16°C · 0 rain days · 11.2 h sun
March is still rated a good time to go, though temperatures climb to 30.4°C by day. Nights are mild at 15.6°C, rain stays minimal at 0.4 days, and sun hours reach 11.2. It marks the last comfortable month before the real heat arrives.
35°C / 20°C · 1 rain days · 11.6 h sun
April is only an ok month. Highs jump to 34.5°C, a clear step up from March, while nights warm to 19.7°C. Rain is still very light at 0.8 days, but the heat starts to make outdoor days harder work.
38°C / 24°C · 0 rain days · 11.6 h sun
May brings tough weather, with highs of 37.9°C and nights no longer cool, sitting at 23.8°C. Rain stays scarce at 0.3 days. The heat is the main reason this month scores poorly for travel. Labour Day is 1 May and Africa Day is 25 May.
40°C / 27°C · 0 rain days · 11.5 h sun
June is hot, with daytime highs of 39.7°C and nights at 26.7°C that bring little relief. Rain days remain low at 0.3, though sun hours stay high at 11.5. This is one of the harder months for travel due to sustained heat.
40°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 10.8 h sun
July is the hottest month, reaching 40.1°C by day and 27.8°C overnight. Rain is minimal at 0.2 days. The intense, dry heat makes this a demanding month for travellers, reflected in its low score.
39°C / 28°C · 1 rain days · 10.7 h sun
August stays extremely hot at 38.9°C by day and 27.5°C at night. It also brings the most rain of the year, 1.3 rain days and 8mm, a sign of the brief rainy season. The combination of heat and humidity keeps its score low.
38°C / 27°C · 1 rain days · 10.5 h sun
September is still hot, with highs of 38.3°C and nights at 26.6°C. Rain days drop slightly to 0.8 with 4mm. Conditions remain tough enough to keep this month rated low for travel.
36°C / 23°C · 1 rain days · 10.4 h sun
October begins to cool a little, with highs of 35.9°C and nights at 22.9°C. Rain is light at 0.5 days. The heat is still significant, so this month continues to score poorly despite the slight improvement.
30°C / 17°C · 0 rain days · 10.1 h sun
November marks a turn back to good conditions. Highs fall to 30.2°C and nights cool to 16.7°C, with rain almost absent at 0.2 days. Independence Day is celebrated on 28 November, and the month is rated among the best for a visit.
26°C / 13°C · 0 rain days · 9.7 h sun
December is one of the best months, with a comfortable high of 25.8°C and cool nights of 13.1°C. Rain stays low at 0.3 days, and sunshine runs 9.7 hours daily. Mild, dry conditions make it ideal for travel.
By trip type
City sightseeing
November to February bring daytime highs of 25 to 30°C and lows down to 12 to 17°C, making it comfortable to walk around towns like Nouakchott or Chinguetti without the harsh heat that builds up later in the year.
Hiking & nature
December to February are the coolest months, with highs of 25 to 27°C and lows near 12 to 14°C, ideal for desert hikes in the Adrar region before temperatures climb into the mid-30s and beyond from March onward.
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FAQ
Yes, January is one of the best months to visit Mauritania. Daytime highs average 24.8°C and lows drop to 11.6°C, with almost no rain (0.1 rain days) and 9.5 hours of sun a day. These cooler, dry conditions make travel and outdoor activity much more comfortable than in the hot months.
No, August is one of the toughest months to visit. Highs average 38.9°C with lows of 27.5°C, so there's little relief even at night. It's also the wettest month of the year, with 1.3 rain days and 8mm of rain, the highest rainfall total in the data. Travellers who want to see the green season can still go, but expect heat and humidity.
January scores highest in the data, followed closely by December, February and November. These four months share mild highs between 24.8°C and 30.2°C, low rainfall, and over 9.5 hours of sunshine daily, making them the most comfortable window for travel.
Yes, December is one of the best months to go. It has an average high of 25.8°C and a low of 13.1°C, with only 0.3 rain days and 3mm of rain. Sun hours sit at 9.7 per day, giving dry, mild conditions similar to January and February.
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