Forecast by:  | 11 Sep Fri | 12 Sep Sat | 13 Sep Sun | 14 Sep Mon | 15 Sep Tue | 16 Sep Wed | 17 Sep Thu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | 37° 26° | 32° 23° | 32° 23° | 33° 24° | 42° 27° | 37° 26° | 35° 27° |
| Precipitation | 2% | 2% | 3% | 19% | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Humidity | 63% | 61% | 71% | 70% | 56% | 66% | 81% |
| Wind | 21 km/h | 19 km/h | 18 km/h | 14 km/h | 21 km/h | 21 km/h | 23 km/h |
Best time to visit Nouakchott
The best time to visit Nouakchott is December to March, when conditions are dry and daytime sightseeing is manageable. April and November are reasonable alternatives, though hotter or windier, while May to June and October are intensely hot. July to September are rainy, with heavy showers in August and September potentially flooding the city.
JanuaryTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours10Dry Days31
January is dry and coastal, around 16-28°C. Daytime sightseeing is manageable, while nights can feel cold.
FebruaryTemp (°C)23°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours10Dry Days27
February is dry, around 17-31°C, with coastal winds and manageable daytime warmth. Evenings can feel cool for outdoor plans.
MarchTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours10Dry Days31
March is sunny and dry, around 19-33°C. Coastal breezes support city sightseeing and excursions during daylight hours.
AprilTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours10Dry Days29
April is hot and dry, around 19-34°C. Strong winds may carry desert sand, so midday outdoor plans can be taxing.
MayTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)2Sun Hours10Dry Days30
May is intensely hot, around 21-35°C, with local temperatures above 40°C and possible desert sandstorms. Daytime sightseeing can be uncomfortable.
JuneTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)2Sun Hours10Dry Days29
June is intensely hot, around 23-35°C, with local temperatures above 40°C. Strong winds can produce desert sandstorms, making strenuous daytime activity difficult.
JulyTemp (°C)30°Rain (mm)7Sun Hours10Dry Days29
July is hot and rainy, around 24-32°C. Showers can interrupt outdoor plans, and date harvesting takes place in oasis communities.
AugustTemp (°C)31°Rain (mm)12Sun Hours10Dry Days28
August is hot and rainy, around 25-33°C. The rainy season is strongest, and heavy showers can flood Nouakchott and disrupt city sightseeing; date harvesting takes place in oasis communities.
SeptemberTemp (°C)31°Rain (mm)24Sun Hours10Dry Days26
September is hot and rainy, around 26-35°C. Heavy showers can flood Nouakchott, disrupting city travel and outdoor plans.
OctoberTemp (°C)31°Rain (mm)7Sun Hours10Dry Days28
October is exceptionally hot, around 24-37°C, with the year's hottest conditions around this period. Midday sightseeing can be exhausting.
NovemberTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)2Sun Hours10Dry Days30
November is warm and mostly dry, around 20-34°C. Coastal winds suit sightseeing, though afternoons remain hot and nights can feel cool.
DecemberTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours10Dry Days31
December is dry and warm, around 17-30°C. Daytime sightseeing and coastal excursions suit the manageable conditions, while evenings can feel cool.
Sources: responsibletravel.com, en.wikipedia.org
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Brief
- Try local specialties such as thieboudienne (fish with rice and vegetables), grilled camel or lamb, couscous, dates, and sweet Mauritanian mint tea.
- Nouakchott is spread out and infrastructure can be basic. Arrange reliable local transport in advance, especially for airport transfers and trips outside the central districts.
- Carry cash, drinking water, phone power banks, and offline maps, as services and communications can be disrupted unexpectedly.
Safety and health
- Security: Reconsider travel overall. In Nouakchott, armed robbery, assault, burglary, and sexual assault can occur, including in daylight. Avoid walking alone, tourist areas after dark, and travel outside the capital without strong local arrangements. (
state.gov)
- Diphtheria: An active outbreak includes Mauritania. Ensure routine diphtheria protection is up to date and seek medical advice promptly for a severe sore throat, fever, or breathing difficulty. (
cdc.gov)
- Water and insects: Drink sealed bottled or properly treated water. Use mosquito repellent and cover exposed skin; dengue and leishmaniasis are risks, while tick exposure can transmit African tick-bite fever and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. Avoid swimming or wading in untreated freshwater. (
wikivoyage.org)
- Yellow fever: Vaccination is recommended for travel to areas south of the Sahara and may be required when arriving from a country with yellow-fever transmission. (
- Malaria: Malaria is mainly a concern in southern Mauritania rather than the dry northern capital, but use mosquito precautions and seek medical advice before onward travel south. (
Recent News
- 25 August 2026: Fires at two electricity substations caused a blackout lasting up to about 72 hours across large parts of Nouakchott. Electricity was gradually restored with support from Moroccan and Senegalese technical teams, but disruptions affected drinking-water supplies, telecommunications, airport-area connections, and refrigerated goods. (
moroccoworldnews.com |
hespress.com)
