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 the top month, with a score of 10 and a verdict of best. Days reach about 24.8°C and nights drop to 11.6°C. Rain is almost unknown, with 0.1 rain days and 9.5 hours of sun a day. Pack a warm layer for the cool evenings.
27°C / 14°C · 0 rain days · 10.0 h sun
February is still a best month, with a score of 9.2. Highs rise to 27.4°C and lows sit near 13.7°C. You can expect only 0.3 rain days and about 10 hours of sun a day. It is a comfortable time to travel.
30°C / 16°C · 0 rain days · 11.2 h sun
March is the last best month of the spring, with a score of 7.7. Highs reach 30.4°C, so midday starts to feel hot. Rain stays rare at 0.4 rain days, and you get about 11.2 hours of sun a day. Go early in the month if you can.
35°C / 20°C · 1 rain days · 11.6 h sun
April scores 4.1 and is rated ok, not ideal. Highs climb to 34.5°C and even nights stay warm at 19.7°C. Rain days are still low at 0.8. Go only if your dates are fixed, and plan to rest in the middle of the day.
38°C / 24°C · 0 rain days · 11.6 h sun
May is a month to avoid, with a score of 3.4. The problem is heat, not rain: highs reach 37.9°C and lows stay near 23.8°C. There are just 0.3 rain days. Choose a month from November to March instead.
40°C / 27°C · 0 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Avoid June. It scores 3.4, and highs of 39.7°C make most outdoor activity hard. Nights give little relief at 26.7°C. Rain days stay at 0.3, so the sky is clear but the heat is intense.
40°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 10.8 h sun
July is the hottest month and a bad time to go, with a score of 3.5. Highs average 40.1°C and lows 27.8°C. Rain is rare at 0.2 rain days. The heat is the reason to stay away.
39°C / 28°C · 1 rain days · 10.7 h sun
August has the lowest score of the year, 3.2, so avoid it. Highs are 38.9°C and nights stay at 27.5°C. It is also the wettest month, with 1.3 rain days and 8 mm of rain, which is still very little. Heat makes travel tiring.
38°C / 27°C · 1 rain days · 10.5 h sun
September is still a month to avoid, with a score of 3.3. Highs of 38.3°C and lows of 26.6°C keep days very hot. There are 0.8 rain days. Wait a few weeks for cooler weather.
36°C / 23°C · 1 rain days · 10.4 h sun
October scores 3.5 and is rated avoid. Highs ease a little to 35.9°C, and lows fall to 22.9°C. Rain is low at 0.5 rain days. It is still too hot for comfort, so November is a better choice.
30°C / 17°C · 0 rain days · 10.1 h sun
November is a best month again, with a score of 7.9. Highs drop to 30.2°C and nights cool to 16.7°C. Expect only 0.2 rain days and about 10.1 hours of sun. The heat eases as the month goes on.
26°C / 13°C · 0 rain days · 9.7 h sun
December is close to perfect, with a score of 9.9. Days reach about 25.8°C and nights fall to 13.1°C. There are 0.3 rain days and 9.7 hours of sun a day. Bring a warm layer for the evenings.
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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